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Number of residents with infections according to device type
| Incidence of Infection | Percent of residents with infection | Follow-up time (resident-months) | Rate (infections/1,000 resident-months) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No device (n=88) | 50 | 57 | 644 | 78 |
| Feeding tube (n=30) | 17 | 57 | 100 | 170 |
| Urinary catheter (n=48) | 34 | 71 | 128 | 266 |
| Feeding tube and urinary catheter (n=12) | 10 | 83 | 35 | 286 |
