Table 1.
Growth pattern and distribution of MDR isolates in different samples.
| Specimen | Number of samples | Growth number (%) | Number (%) of MDR strains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracheal aspirates | 152 | 113 (74.3) | 94 (83.1) |
| Urine | 43 | 25 (58.2) | 19 (44.1) |
| Pus/wound swab | 31 | 18 (58.1) | 12 (66.6) |
| CVP tip | 24 | 10 (41.6) | 10 (100) |
| CSF | 24 | 4 (17.3) | 3 (75) |
| Blood | 9 | 1 (11.1) | 0 |
| ICP catheter | 3 | 1 (25) | 1 (33.3) |
| EVD drain tip | 2 | 2 (100) | 2 (100) |
| Nasal swab | 2 | 2 (100) | 0 |
| Others | 4 | 3 (75) | 1 (33.3) |
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| Total | 294 | 179 (60.88) | 142 (79.3) |
Others include tissue from meningococcal cell, transsphenoidal mucosa, bone, and sputum.