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| Characteristics | Controls (n=8) | patients (E.coli) (n=4) | Patients (mixed Gram positives) (n=5) | Patients (E.coli and mixed Gram positives) (n=5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| age (range, year) | 26-40 | 20-30 | 20-30 | 20-30 |
| culture results (# of bacteria) | N/A | 10ˆ4-10ˆ5 | 10ˆ3-10ˆ5 | 10ˆ3-10ˆ5 for E.coli; 10ˆ-10ˆ5 for MGP |
