Table 1 The frequency distribution of A. baumannii in clinical and environmental isolates based on the location of specimen collection and PFGE type
Pattern | Clinical isolates No (%) | Environmental isolates No (%) | Total No (%) | Status of pulsotypes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | 13 (30.2) | 8 (30.8) | 21(30.4) | Major pulsotype |
B | 7 (16.3) | 3 (11.5) | 10 (14.5) | Intermediate pulsotype |
C | 2 (4.6) | 2 (7.7) | 4 (5.8) | Minor pulsotype |
D | 5 (11.6) | 4 (15.4) | 9 (13.0) | Intermediate pulsotype |
E | 2 (4.6) | 1 (3.8) | 3 (4.3) | Minor pulsotype |
F | 2 (4.6) | 1 (3.8) | 3 (4.3) | Minor pulsotype |
G | 10 (23.3) | 6 (23.1) | 16 (23.2) | Major pulsotype |
H | 2 (4.6) | 1 (3.8) | 3 (4.3) | Minor pulsotype |
Total | 43(100) | 26(100) | 69(100) | – |