Table 1.
Culture results in bone and joint infections in patients with injecting drug abuse
| Culture results | Number of infections | Percentage (of 215 infections) |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 111 | 52% |
| OSSA | 68 | 32% |
| ORSA | 43 | 20% |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 42 | 20% |
| Gram-negative bacteria | 40 | 19% |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 15 | 7% |
| Streptococcal species | 38 | 18% |
| Anaerobes | 27 | 13% |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 16 | 7% |
| Fungal organisms | 9 | 4% |
OSSA = oxacillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus; ORSA = oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.