Table 3.
Focus of infection among survivors and non-survivors
| Source of infection | Frequency (%) | Survivors (n) | Non-survivors (n) | Mortality (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urinary (n = 33) | 36.7 | 26 | 7 | 21.2 | 0.371 |
| Pulmonary (n = 23) | 25.6 | 19 | 4 | 17.3 | 0.241 |
| Skin and soft tissue (n = 15) | 16.7 | 12 | 3 | 25.0 | 0.521 |
| Intra-abdominal (n = 4) | 4.4 | 2 | 2 | 50.0 | 0.292 |
| Endocarditis (n = 2) | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0 | 0.462 |
| Others (n = 1) | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.992 |
| Unknown (n = 12) | 13.3 | 5 | 7 | 58.3 | 0.01 1 |
Data are presented no. (%). 1Pearson chi2 or 2Fisher’s exact test. P values < 0.05 are shown in italics