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Frequency of ESBL-producing E. coli from various sources.
| Source | No. of samples | ESBL positive E. coli n (%) | ESBL negative E. coli n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | 28 | 15 (53.0) | 13 (47.0) |
| Healthy individuals | 30 | 17 (57.0) | 13 (43.0) |
| Cattle faeces | 15 | 10 (66.0) | 5 (34.0) |
| Sewage sludge | 7 | 5 (71.0) | 2 (29.0) |
| Raw meat | 20 | 14 (70.0) | 6 (30.0) |
| Chicken faeces | 22 | 13 (59.0) | 9 (41.0) |
| Total | 122 | 74 (60.0) | 48 (40.0) |
