Table 1.
Demographic data and predisposing factors of patients
| Patient no. | Age (yr) | Sex | Predisposing factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | M | Recent history of typhoid fever |
| 2 | 19 | M | No significant history |
| 3 | 32 | F | Recent history of urinary tract infection |
| 4 | 35 | F | Recent history of lower respiratory tract infection |
| 5 | 51 | M | History of chest infection |
| 6 | 54 | F | History of septicaemia |
| 7 | 59 | F | Recent history of urinary tract infection |
| 8 | 56 | M | Diabetes mellitus |
| 9 | 57 | F | No significant history |
| 10 | 63 | M | History of 2 spinal injections |
| 11 | 65 | M | Diabetes mellitus |
M, male; F, female.