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Table 1 Baseline patient characteristics and test results
| Characteristic | Pre-implementation (n = 26) | Post-implementation (n = 11) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at first visit, years (range) | 43.5 (16–82) | 52 (5–85) | 0.316 |
| Sex (%) | |||
| Male | 17 (65.4) | 7 (63.6) | |
| Female | 9 (34.6) | 4 (36.4) | 1.000 |
| Strongyloides serological test (%) | |||
| Positive | 20 (76.9) | 9 (81.8) | |
| Indeterminate | 5 (19.2) | 2 (18.2) | |
| Negative | 1 (3.9) | 0 (0.0) | 1.000 |
| Stool ova and parasite test (%) | |||
| Larvae detected | 5 (19.2) | 3 (27.3) | |
| Negative | 16 (61.6) | 5 (45.4) | |
| Not tested | 5 (19.2) | 3 (27.3) | 0.694 |
| Eosinophiliac (%) | |||
| Median eosinophil count (bil/L) | 0.20a | 0.38b | 0.930 |
| Positive | 9 (34.6) | 4 (36.4) | |
| Negative | 16 (61.5) | 6 (54.5) | |
| Not tested | 1 (3.9) | 1 (9.1) | 0.857 |
| Type of infectiond (%) | |||
| Simple intestinal | 25 (96.1) | 8 (72.7) | |
| Hyperinfection | 1 (3.9) | 3 (27.3) | 0.070 |
