Table 2.
Comparison of orgnisms in causing first peritonitis in EOP and non-EOP patients
| Clinical parameters | EOP (n = 55) | Non-EOP (n = 134) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gram-positive organisms | 30 | 75 | 0.915 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 14 | 40 | |
| Coagulase-negative staphylococcus | 8 | 18 | |
| Streptococcus species | 3 | 7 | |
| Enterococcus species | 3 | 6 | |
| Other gram-positives | 2 | 4 | |
| Gram-negative organisms | 11 | 35 | 0.447 |
| Escherichia coli | 4 | 13 | |
| Klebsiella species | 4 | 10 | |
| Serratia species | 1 | 5 | |
| Acinetobacter species | 1 | 4 | |
| Other gram-negatives | 1 | 3 | |
| Fungi | 1 | 3 | 0.995 |
| Culture negative | 13 | 21 | 0.344 |
EOP early onset peritonitis