Table 2. Characteristics of VLBW neonates by type of infection.
| Characteristics | Gram positive N=262 | Gram negative N=126 | Fungal N=36 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age, weeks (mean ± SD) | 26.6 ± 2.3 3 | 26.8 ± 2.3 3 | 25.5 ± 2.2 1,2 | 0.01 |
| Birth weight, grams (mean ± SD) | 856 ± 248 2 | 929 ± 280 1,3 | 783 ± 214 2 | 0.003 |
| ELBW, N (%) | 199(76.0) 2 | 79(62.7) 1,3 | 31(86.1) 2 | 0.004 |
| Male gender, N (%) | 128(48.9) 2 | 77(61.6) 1 | 22(61.1) | 0.04 |
| Central line, N (%) | 218(83.2) 3 | 93(74.4) 3 | 36(100) 1,2 | 0.002 |
| Any respiratory support, N (%) | 198(75.6) 3 | 93(73.8) 3 | 34(9.4.4) 1,2 | 0.03 |
| Endotracheal intubation, N (%) | 134(51.1) 3 | 67(53.2) 3 | 29(80.6) 1,2 | 0.004 |
| Prior antibiotic treatment, N (%) | 41(15.7) 3 | 23(18.3) 3 | 13(36.1) 1,2 | 0.01 |
| Pressor treatment, N (%) | 24(9.2) 3 | 18(14.3) | 8(22.2) 1 | 0.05 |
| TPN, N (%) | 210(80.5) 2 | 82(65.6) 1,3 | 32(88.9) 2 | 0.001 |
| IL, N(%) | 192(73.8) 2 | 71(56.8) 1,3 | 31(86.1) 2 | 0.0002 |
| H2 Blockers, N(%) | 103(40.9) 3 | 50(41.3) 3 | 25(71.4) 1,2 | 0.002 |
| Length of stay, days (mean ± SD) | 87 ±47 | 78± 61 3 | 100 ±53 2 | 0.05 |
VLBW: very low birth weight; ELBW: extremely low birth weight; TPN: total parenteral nutrition; IL: intra lipid.
The superscripts indicate the significant pair-wise comparison of which column 1, 2 and 3 correspond to Gram positive, negative and fungi infection, respectively.