Table 2.
Age and sex distribution of S. aureus colonization among pre-school children Debre Markos town, 2015
| Characteristics | S. aureus colonization | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| Age | |||
| Median | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Range | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Age (years) | |||
| > 4 | 48 (12%) | 248 (62%) | 296 (74%) |
| ≤ 4 | 4 (1%) | 100 (25%) | 104 (26%) |
| Total | 52 (13%) | 348 (87%) | 400 (100%) |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 20 (5%) | 140 (35%) | 160 (40%) |
| Female | 32 (8%) | 208 (52%) | 240 (60%) |
| Total | 52 (13%) | 348 (87%) | 400 (100%) |