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Antibiotics received for any reason except pneumonia in the first 2 days of the study
| Antibiotic | Control group (n=23) | Intervention group (n=19) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotics effective on MRSA | 15 (65.2) | 17 (89.5) | 0.066 |
| Fluoroquinolone | 4 (17.4) | 1 (5.3) | 0.227 |
| Third generation of cephalosporin | 13 (56.5) | 7 (36.8) | 0.204 |
| Tazocin | 1 (4.3) | 4 (21.1) | 0.096 |
| Metronidazole | 2 (8.7) | 1 (5.3) | 0.667 |
| Carbapenems | 10 (43.5) | 12 (63.2) | 0.204 |
Data are presented as n (%). MRSA=Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
