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Summary of causative microorganisms
| Pathogens | Method | |
|---|---|---|
| PEDD | CT-guided biopsy | |
| Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 5 | 4 |
| Oxacillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus | 4 | 4 |
| Tuberculosis | 3 | 1 |
| Streptococcus viridans | 2 | 1 |
| Candida albicans | 1 | 2 |
| Propionibacterium acnes | 0 | 2 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | 1 |
| Prevotella | 1 | 0 |
| Proteus mirabilis | 0 | 1 |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | 1 |
| Enterococcus coli | 0 | 1 |
PEDD = percutaneous endoscopic discectomy and drainage; CT = computed tomography.
