Presenting signs were similar in terms of vital signs and the
prevalence of septic shock, confusion, DIC, and local signs of
infection. Median leukocytes and platelets were similar in the two
groups. The median CRP, creatinine, and glucose were higher in the
Gram-positive group (Table 4). Among Gram-negative infected
patients, elevated CPK was found in fewer patients and its
maximum values were lower