TABLE 3:

Treatment delay

Treatment DelayClinical Status (1 year)
ExcellentGoodFairPoorDeath
<72 hr5062.5%1775021
3–7 days1215%35004
8–14 days67.5%32001
15–30 days10*12.5%31104
>30 days22.5%11
Total80*26167030
  • * One patient lost to follow-up.