Table 2.
Comparison of clinical characteristics of S. aureus bacteraemia cases identified retrospectively from 1999-2000 and 2004. Completely evaluable case notes were available for 22 and 73 cases, respectively.
| Clinical Characteristics | 1999-2000 series | 2004 series | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 57 | n = 116 | ||
| Age | |||
| Median (interquartile range)* | 63.1 (53–78) | 68.85 (52–80) | .23 |
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| Male Gender | 38 (66.7%) | 81 (69.8%) | .4 |
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| Patient location | |||
| Admission unit | 8/47 (17.0%) | 18/112 (16.1%) | .53 |
| ICU | 8/47 (17.0%) | 19/112 (16.9%) | .58 |
| Renal unit | 8/47 (17.0%) | 26/112 (23.2%) | .26 |
| Medical wards | 17/47 (36.2%) | 32/112 (28.6%) | .22 |
| Surgical wards | 6/47 (12.8%) | 17/112 (15.2%) | .45 |
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| Community acquired | 2/22 (9.1%) | 4/73 (5.5%) | .42 |
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| Community onset | 5/22 (22.7%) | 21/73 (28.7%) | .39 |
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| Diabetes Mellitus | 2/22 (9%) | 20/73 (27.4%) | .06 |
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| IDU | 0/22 (0%) | 7/73 (9.6%) | .15 |
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| Smoker | 6/22 (27.3%) | 19/73 (26.0%) | .55 |
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| Central line in situ | 10/22 (45.5%) | 39/73 (53.4%) | .3 |