Table 1

Comparison of responders and non-responders

Responders (n=206)Non-responders (n=194)
PI-IBS, post-infective irritable bowel syndrome.
***p<0.001.
Sex (M/F)84/12294/100
Age (y) (median (range))52 (82–19)38 (41–45)***
Duration of original illness (days) 8 (1–75) 8 (1–90)
% reporting changed bowel habit2524
No with PI-IBS1411