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Distribution of ESBL-producing strains according to clinical sources
| Clinical source | Sample size | ESBL phenotype present | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | % of total number of ESBL-producers | ||
| Urine | 70 | 31 (44.3 %) | 59.6 |
| Blood | 21 | 9 (42.9 %) | 17.3 |
| CSF | 1 | 0 (0) | 0 |
| HVS | 9 | 3 (33.3 %) | 5.8 |
| Sputum | 26 | 5 (19.2 %) | 9.6 |
| Othera | 10 | 4 (40 %) | 7.7 |
| Total | 137 | 52 | 100 |
HVS high vaginal swab, CSF cerebrospinal fluid
aRefers to miscellaneous clinical sources (wound swabs, pus, aspirates, and ear swabs)
