Table 1 Summary of study admissions
Number (n =164) | % | |
|---|---|---|
Age of child | ||
0–28 days | 19 | 12% |
29 days–1 year | 63 | 38% |
1–5 years | 64 | 39% |
Over 5 years | 18 | 11% |
Ward of recruitment | ||
Harare Childrens Hospital, ward B1 | 41 | 25% |
Harare Childrens Hospital, ward B2 | 63 | 38% |
Parirenyatwa Hospital, admission unit | 3 | 3% |
Parirenyatwa Hospital, ward A4 General | 22 | 22% |
Parirenyatwa Hospital, ward A4 Special | 24 | 24% |
Parirenyatwa Hospital, ward A5 | 11 | 11% |
Enteric carriage of resistance on admission | ||
Both ESBL and gentamicin resistance | 68 | 41% |
ESBL resistance only | 18 | 11% |
Gentamicin resistance only | 17 | 10% |
Neither form of resistance | 61 | 37% |
Outcome of admission | ||
Discharged | 151 | 92% |
Died | 13 | 8% |