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Comparison of clinical outcomes for patients younger and older than 12 weeks of age
| Clinical outcomes | <12 weeks, n=6 | >12 weeks, n=60 | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients admitted to hospital, % | 83.3 | 25 | 0.01 |
| Median duration of admission, days (range) | 9 (3–21) | 5 (2–14) | 0.17 |
| Patients treated with antibiotics, % | 83.3 | 33.3 | 0.03 |
| Median duration of antibiotics, days (range) | 11 (10–21) | 7 (2–38) | 0.05 |
| Blood cultures that grew Salmonella species, % | 33.3 | 20.8 | 0.91 |
