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Table 1 (abstract P034) Risk factors for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium bacteremia
| VREF Case group (n = 17) | VSEF Control group (n = 50) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of stay in ICU (mean ± SD, days) | 68 ± 9 | 22 ± 8 | < 0.01 |
| Prior receipt of vancomycin | 14 | 5 | 0.04 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 10 | 1 | 0.04 |
| End-stage renal disease | 7 | 0 | 0.03 |
| Prior exposure to corticosteroids | 10 | 6 | 0.02 |
