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Distribution of ESBL according to sex and age of children.
| Age groups, y | No. of isolates (%) | ESBL production | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⩽5 | 80 (77.7) | 24 (82.8) | |
| 6-10 | 16 (15.5) | 4 (13.8) | .837* |
| 11-15 | 7 (6.8) | 1 (3.4) | |
| Total | 103 (100.0) | 29 (28.1) |
Abbreviation: ESBL, extended spectrum β-lactamase.
χ2 test.
