TABLE 1.
Characteristic analysis on MP cases during 2008‐2017. Data were represented as n (%) in total cases and as n (positivity, %) in MP cases
| Characteristic | Total | MP cases | χ2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||
| Children (<18 y) | 10 087(98.0) | 1243 (12.3) | 13.843 | <.001 |
| Adults (≥18 y) | 209(2.0) | 8 (3.8) | ||
| Gender | ||||
| Female | 4387(42.6) | 571 (13.0) | 5.363 | .021 |
| Male | 5909(57.4) | 680 (11.5) | ||
| Site of care | ||||
| Outpatients | 813 (7.9) | 143 (17.6) | 24.462 | <.001 |
| Inpatients | 9483(92.1) | 1108 (11.7) | ||
| Total | 10 296 | 1251 (12.2) | ||
P value: Statistical analyses were performed within MP cases.