Table 4.
Assessment of slime-formation ability of Staphylococcus aureus strains
| Sampling site | Number of subjects | Strong production | Moderate production | No production |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharynx | 24 (100%) | 9 (38%) | 5 (21%) | 10 (41%) |
| Nasal vestibule | 18 (100%) | 8 (44%) | 3 (17%) | 7 (39%) |
| Nares | 2 (100%) | 1 (50%) | 1 (50%) | 0 |
| Total | 44 (100%) | 18 (41%) | 9 (20%) | 17 (39%) |