Table 1:
Patient demographics
| Demographics | |
|---|---|
| Total No. of patients | 209 |
| Age | 80 days (range, 0–347 days) |
| Male/female ratio | 126:83 |
| Prematurity | 19% (39/209) |
| Most common presenting signs and symptoms | |
| Fever | 75% (156/209) |
| Vomiting/decreased oral intake | 27% (57/209) |
| Seizure | 22% (47/209) |
| Apnea/respiratory distress | 18% (37/209) |
| Irritability | 21% (44/209) |
| Lethargy | 12% (26/209) |
| Rash | 4% (9/209) |