TABLE 2.
Population characteristicsa
| Population characteristic | Valueb |
|---|---|
| Gestational age (wk) | 40.2 (1.39) |
| Birth wt (g) | 3,677 (489) |
| Gender female | 28 (49.1%) |
| Positive for colonization at: | |
| 1.5 mo | 7 (17.5%) |
| 6 mo | 14 (28.6%) |
| 14 mo | 18 (36.0%) |
| 24 mo | 19 (39.6%) |
| 36 mo | 8 (19.5%) |
| Frequent RTIs (>3 times) | |
| 1st yr | 7 (12.3%) |
| 2nd yr | 13 (22.8%) |
| 3rd yr | 5 (9.4%) |
a
Data are given for the 57 children included in the study. Data are missing for colonization status at 1.5 months (n = 17), at 6 months (n = 8), at 14 months (n = 7), at 24 months (n = 9), at 36 months (n = 16) and for RTIs in 2nd (n = 1) and 3rd year of life (n = 4).
b
Values are given as means (standard deviation) or absolute numbers (%).