| Diagnostic test | n | (%) |
|---|
| Blood culture | 2 | (1.46) |
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) | 4 | (2.92) |
| Wound culture (n = 40)a | 40 | (29.20) |
| Purulent | 9 | (22.50) |
| Non-purulent | 3 | (7.50) |
| Skin breakdown | 1 | (2.50) |
| Wounds | 9 | (22.50) |
| Unknown | 18 | (45.00) |
| No diagnostic test | 84 | (61.31) |
| Missing | 7 | (5.11) |
- aSub-division of infection characteristic by would culture sub-sample (n = 40). Definitions of sub-categories were: purulent infections – abscesses, boils, folliculitis, impetigo and open wounds or sores with pus or purulent discharge. Non-purulent infections – cellulitis and other infections with swelling or redness but no pus or discharge. Skin breakdowns – lacerations, rashes, scabs, warts and abrasions. Wounds – open sores, ulcers, bite wounds and surgical site infections
