TABLE 3.
Comparison of risk factors among 15 patients colonized with GRE and 28 controls
| Characteristic | Cases | Controls | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 15 | 44 | |
| Male (no. [%]) | 6 (40) | 12 (43) | |
| Mean age (yr) | 61 | 59 | |
| Mean duration of hospital stay (days) | |||
| During present episode | 18.7 | 12.1 | >0.1 |
| During previous year | 27.4 | 22.8 | >0.1 |
| No. (%) of patients who had previously received the following: | |||
| Glycopeptides | 1 (7) | 1 (4) | >0.1 |
| Aminoglycosides | 2 (13) | 0 | >0.1 |
| Fluoroquinolones | 2 (13) | 4 (14) | >0.1 |
| Other antibiotics | 8 (53) | 14 (50) | >0.1 |
| Any antibiotic | 10 (67) | 18 (64) | >0.1 |