Table 1.
Descriptive characteristics of clinical samples positive for E. coli.
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percentages (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female | 195 | 58.7 |
| Male | 137 | 41.3 |
| Age (years) | ||
| 0–14 | 69 | 20.8 |
| 15–24 | 54 | 16.3 |
| 25–34 | 74 | 22.3 |
| 35–44 | 34 | 10.2 |
| 45–54 | 34 | 10.2 |
| 55 and above | 67 | 20.2 |
| Specimen Type | ||
| Blood | 12 | 3.6 |
| Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | 11 | 3.3 |
| Pus | 60 | 18.1 |
| Stool | 2 | 0.6 |
| Urine | 247 | 74.4 |
| Origin of the sample (hospital department) | ||
| Admission | 8 | 2.4 |
| General adult | 52 | 15.7 |
| Intensive care unit (ICU) | 21 | 6.3 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 38 | 11.4 |
| Outpatient Department (OPD) | 118 | 35.5 |
| Paediatrics and Neonatology | 45 | 13.6 |
| Surgery | 50 | 15.1 |