Table 3.
Possible associated factors among infant salmonella cases in Qatar in 2017 (n = 59).
| Variable | Number (%) |
|
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| Source of milk (n = 59) | |
|
| |
| Breastfeeding | 6 (10.2) |
|
| |
| Formula feeding | 41 (69.5) |
|
| |
| Mixed feeding | 12 (20.3) |
|
| |
| Egg consumption | |
|
| |
| Yes | 21 (35.6) |
|
| |
| No | 32 (54.2) |
|
| |
| Not sure | 6 (10.2) |
|
| |
| Chicken consumption | |
|
| |
| Yes | 19 (32.2) |
|
| |
| No | 35 (59.3) |
|
| |
| Not sure | 5 (8.5) |
|
| |
| Eat from outside | |
|
| |
| Yes | 13 (22.0) |
|
| |
| No | 40 (67.8) |
|
| |
| Not sure | 6 (10.2) |
|
| |
| History of contact with a sick person | |
|
| |
| Yes | 8 (13.6) |
|
| |
| No | 40 (67.8) |
|
| |
| I do not remember | 11 (18.6) |
|
| |
| Having a pet at home | |
|
| |
| Yes | 5 (8.4) |
|
| |
| No | 54 (91.6) |
|
| |