Table 4

Complications and supportive treatment in proven and suspected SA. Results are given as No (%)

Proven SA (n=47)Suspected SA (n=35)
Complication
    Liver derangement 8 (17)2 (6)
    Renal impairment13 (28)4 (12)
    Confusion 5 (11)2 (6)
    Osteomyelitis 1 (2)0
    Pulmonary haemorrhage 01 (3)
Supportive treatment
    Admission to ITU 3 (6)3 (9)
    Central venous line 9 (19)8 (23)
    Artificial feeding 4 (9)2 (6)
    Dialysis 2 (4)1 (3)
    Pulmonary ventilation 02 (6)