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Frequency of Multidrug Resistant Isolates Obtained from Various Sources (N=100)
| Frequency | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Sputum | 13 | 13.0 |
| ET suction | 21 | 21.0 |
| ET aspirate | 14 | 14.0 |
| BAL | 8 | 8.0 |
| Wound swab | 3 | 3.0 |
| Surgical site | 1 | 1.0 |
| Central line | 3 | 3.0 |
| Urine | 9 | 9.0 |
| Deep tissue | 4 | 4.0 |
| Bone tissue | 2 | 2.0 |
| Catheter tip | 1 | 1.0 |
| Pus | 4 | 4.0 |
| Foot blister | 1 | 1.0 |
| Tracheostomy suction tip | 3 | 3.0 |
| Abdominal drain swab | 2 | 2.0 |
| Swab | 11 | 11.0 |
| Total | 100 | 100.0 |
Abbreviations: ET, endotracheal tube; BAL, bronchoalveolar lavage.
