Table 1 Pooled infection rates in 137817 patients with stroke
From: Post-stroke infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis
| Â | All studies | ICU studies | Non-ICU studies |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of included studies | 87 | 8 | 79 |
No. of evaluated patients | 137817 | 871 | 136946 |
Infection rates | % (95%CI) | % (95%CI) | % (95%CI) |
All infections | 30 (24-36) | 45% (38-52%) | 28% (22-34%) |
Pneumonia | 10 (9-10) | 28% (18-38%) | 9% (9-10%) |
Urinary tract infection | 10 (9-12) | 20% (0-40%) | 10% (8-11%) |