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Comparison of the phenotypic virulence factors between 56 ESBL and 57 non ESBL K. pneumoniae isolates.
| Virulence factor | ESBL, No. (%) | Non-ESBL, No. (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypermocoviscosity | 4 (7.1) | 11 (19.3) | 0.057 |
| Hemolysin | 56 (100) | 57 (100) | _ |
| Protease | 34 (60.7) | 37 (64.9) | 0.64 |
| Lipase | 2 (3.6) | 1 (1.8) | 0.61 |
| Gelatinase | 0 | 0 | _ |
| Lecithinase | 0 | 0 | _ |
