Volume 8, Number 4—April 2002
Research
Outcomes of Treated Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis Cases
Alan H. Ramsey*†
, Edward A. Belongia‡, Craig M. Gale‡, and Jeffrey P. Davis†
, Edward A. Belongia‡, Craig M. Gale‡, and Jeffrey P. Davis†Table 2
Mean scores and standard errors (SE) in six domains of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey in patients and controlsa
| Domain | Patients mean (SE) | Controls mean (SE) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical function | 77 (2.3) | 74 (2.8) | .83 |
| Physical health-related role limitations | 68 (4.1) | 74 (3.7) | .16 |
| Bodily pain | 62 (2.9) | 69 (2.5) | .03 |
| General health | 59 (1.4) | 59 (1.4) | .64 |
| Vitality | 57 (2.4) | 58 (2.1) | .46 |
| Relative health | 45 (2.4) | 52 (1.8) | .03 |
aOptimal score in each category is 100.
