Table 5 Swab distribution and MDRO positivity by hospital ward.
Ward | Total swabs (n) | Positive swabs (n, %) | Predominant MDROs |
|---|---|---|---|
Internal medicine | 652 | 201 (30.8%) | K. pneumoniae, VRE, P. aeruginosa |
Neurology | 112 | 12 (10.7%) | K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa |
Neurosurgery | 98 | 8 (8.2%) | P. aeruginosa |
Surgery | 86 | 3 (3.5%) | MRSA (n = 1), C. auris (n = 2) |
Other/missing assignment | 258 | 84 (32.6%) | Mixed |
Total | 1206 | 308 (25.5%) | — |
