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Patient characteristicsa
| Variable | No. of patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Female patients | 40 (77.4) |
| Race | |
| White | 13 (36.1) |
| Black | 19 (43.6) |
| Hispanic | 16 (21.3) |
| Nursing home resident | 20 (36.3) |
| Dialysis | 6 (10.3) |
| Hospitalized within the last 6 mo | 26 (47.2) |
| Diabetes | 30 (54.5) |
| Foley catheter | 34 (61.8) |
| Antibiotic use in the prior mo | 30 (54.4) |
| Hospitalized in ICU | 14 (26.4) |
| Central line | 17 (32.6) |
| UA, >20 WBC | 20 (36.6) |
The median age in years for the patients was 76.5. WBC, white blood cell count.
