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Infection characteristics of knees revised for PJI
| Pathogens (identified in at least two samples) | Knee PJI [no. (%)] |
|---|---|
| Staphylococcus | 12 (39) |
| Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (CNS) | 8 (26) |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 4 (13) |
| Streptococcus species | 4 (13) |
| Candida | 2 (6) |
| E. coli | 2 (6) |
| Other microorganisms | 7 (23) |
| Culture-negative | 9 (29) |
| Polymicrobial cases | 7 (23) |
