Table 3 Microbial etiology and corresponding TNF-α and CRP levels
Microorganisms | Definite (n) | Probable (n) | TNF-α (pg/ml)* | CRP (mg/L)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Streptococcus pneumoniae | 16 | 36 | 49.8 (36.6–76.1) | 127.3 (111.7–160.3) |
Mycoplasma pneumoniae | 2 | - | 16.9 (12.9–22.6) | 56.6 (41.7–118.9) |
Moraxella catarrhalis | - | 9 | 19.8 (14.7–26.0) | 85.2 (55.0–123.9) |
Chlamydia pneumoniae | 20 | - | 21.1 (15.4–28.3) | 98.7 (61.6–132.3) |
Hemophilus influenzae | - | 25 | 23.2 (17.8–35.2) | 103.5 (67.2–123.1) |
Klebsiella pneumonia | 1 | 7 | 28.7 (17.5–36.6) | 122.4 (115.9–128.9) |
Escherichia coli | - | 5 | 22.1 (18.4–25.9) | 101.8 (64.7–145.7) |
Legionella pneumophila | 14 | - | 32.9 (26.5–55.1) | 127.5 (106.8–176.3) |
Influenza virus | 4 | - | 18.2 (13.2–23.3) | 76.6 (43.8–116.7) |