Table 4 Infection focuses of 41 cases (Literature review)
Focuses | East Asia n = 22 | West n = 19 | Total n = 41 |
|---|---|---|---|
Endocarditis | 6 (27%) | 9 (47%) | 15 (37%) |
Arthritis | 7 (32%) | 6 (32%) | 13 (32%) |
Cellulitis | 6 (27%) | 2 (11%) | 8 (20%) |
Urinary tract infection | 3 (14%) | 3 (16%) | 6 (15%) |
Pneumonia | 2 (9%) | 2 (11%) | 4 (10%) |
Meningitis | 1 (5%) | 2 (11%) | 3 (7%) |
Osteomyelitis | 2 (9%) | 0 | 2 (5%) |
Periodontitis | 2 (9%) | 0 | 2 (5%) |
Pharyngitis | 0 | 2 (11%) | 2 (5%) |
Peritonitis | 1 (5%) | 0 | 1 (2%) |
Cervical epidural abscess | 1 (5%) | 0 | 1 (2%) |
Catheter-associated infection | 1 (5%) | 0 | 1 (2%) |
Diverticulitis | 0 | 1 (5%) | 1 (2%) |
Endoarteritis | 0 | 1 (5%) | 1 (2%) |
Unknown | 0 | 1 (5%) | 1 (2%) |