Table 1.
Source and distribution of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing clinical specimens.
| Specimen | Number (%) of E. coli isolates | Number (%) of K. pneumoniae isolates | Total number (%) of isolates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | 105 (60) | 49 (51.5) | 154 (57.5) |
| Wound | 34 (19.6) | 12 (12.6) | 46 (17) |
| Bedsores | 13 (7.5) | 17 (17.9) | 30 (11) |
| Blood | 7 (4) | 12 (12.6) | 19 (7) |
| Sputum | 7 (4) | 3 (3) | 10 (3.7) |
| Bronchial wash | 2 (1) | 1 (1) | 3 (1) |
| Peritoneal fluid | 3 (1.7) | 1 (1) | 4 (1.5) |
| High vaginal swab | 2 (1) | – | 2 (0.7) |
| Total | 173 (64.5) | 95 (35.5) | 268 |