TABLE 3.
Distribution of Penr and MDR pneumococcal strains by clonal group
| Clonal group | No. (row %) of Penr strains (n = 72) | P value | No. (row %) of MDR strains (n = 109) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonal group | ||||
| 1 | 1 (6.7) | <0.01 | 3 (11.1) | <0.01 |
| 2a | 21 (87.5) | 24 (100) | ||
| Clonal group | ||||
| 3b | 7 (53.8) | <0.01 | 13 (100) | 1.00 |
| 4c | 16 (100) | 16 (100) | ||
| Clonal group 5 | 1 (4.5) | 0.34 | 15 (68.2) | 1.00 |
| Non-clonal group 5, serotype 19A | 1 (20) | 3 (60) | ||
| Clonal group 6d | 5 (100) | 0.02 | 5 (100) | 0.23 |
| Non-clonal group 6, serotype 6B | 2 (22.2) | 6 (66.7) | ||
| Clonal groups 2 to 4 and 6 | 49 (84.5) | <0.01 | 58 (100) | <0.01 |
| Remainder of isolates | 23 (27.1) | 51 (60) |
a
PFGE pattern related to France9V-3 strain.
b
PFGE pattern related to the Tennessee23F-4 strain.
c
PFGE pattern related to the Spain23F-1 strain.
d
PFGE pattern related to the Spain6B-2 strain.