Table 2.
Association between demographic variables and third generation cephalosporins resistant (3GCr) E. coli colonization in infants’ gut.
| Factors | Characteristics | Frequency (n) | 3GCr E. coli mean count (CFU/g wet weight of stool) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant age | Age <= 6 | 33 | 3.2 × 106 | 0.630 |
| Age > 6 | 49 | 2.1 × 106 | ||
| Mode of delivery | NVD | 27 | 3.3 × 106 | 0.665 |
| CS | 27 | 2.4 × 106 | ||
| Child antibiotics | Yes | 53 | 3.2 × 106 | 0.259 |
| No | 29 | 1.6 × 106 | ||
| Child diarrhea | Yes | 9 | 1.3 × 106 | 0.632 |
| No | 70 | 2.2 × 106 | ||
| Maternal antibiotics | Yes | 12 | 4.2 × 106 | 0.758 |
| No | 70 | 2.3 × 106 |
NVD, normal vaginal delivery; CS, cesarean section.