Table 2.
Frequency distribution of bacteria causing UTIs examined in the meta-analysis
| P | Heterogeneity index I2 (%) | Confidence interval (CI%95) | Prevalence | The number of studies | Bacteria type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <.001 | 97.9 | 58-65 | 62% | 58 | E. coli |
| <.001 | 95.6 | 11-15 | 13% | 44 | Klebsiella |
| <.001 | 98 | 0.09-15 | 12% | 32 | Staphylococcus |
| <.001 | 96 | 0.06-16 | 11% | 6 | Streptococcus |
| <.001 | 91.5 | 0.04-0.07 | 05% | 12 | Enterococcus |
| <.001 | 26.4 | 0.01-0.02 | 01% | 14 | Citrobacter |
| <.001 | 79.6 | 0.03-10 | 06% | 5 | Acinetobacter |
| <.001 | 72.8 | 0.02-0.04 | 03% | 28 | Pseudomonas |
| <.001 | 82.6 | 0.03-0.04 | 04% | 28 | Proteus |
| <.001 | 93 | 0.04-0.07 | 05% | 28 | Enterobacter |
| <.001 | 91.6 | 1.2-2.4 | 1.76 | 15 | Other Species |