Table 2.
Distribution of PFGE pulsotypes according to the source of samples and status of pulsotypes
| PFGE pulsotype | Clinical isolates (N = 47) | Environmental isolates (N = 36) | Total (N = 83) | Status of pulsotypes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | ||
| 0001 | 7(14.9) | 1(2.8) | 8(9.6) | Intermediate pulsotype |
| 0002 | 1(2.1) | 2(5.6) | 3(3.6) | Minor pulsotype |
| 0003 | 1(2.1) | 4(11.1) | 5(6) | Intermediate pulsotype |
| 0004 | 2(2.4) | 0 | 2(4.3) | Minor pulsotype |
| 0005 | 3(6.4) | 4(11.1) | 7(8.4) | Intermediate pulsotype |
| 0006 | 1(2.1) | 0 | 1(1.2) | Minor pulsotype (Singleton) |
| 0007 | 16(34) | 3(8.3) | 19(22.9) | Major pulsotype |
| 0008 | 14(29.8) | 16(44.4) | 30(36.1) | Major pulsotype |
| 0009 | 2(4.3) | 6(16.7) | 8(9.6) | Intermediate pulsotype |