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Pathogens cultured intraoperatively from patients*
| Cultured Pathogen | No. of Patients | Patient No. |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 5 | 3,4,7,10,11 |
| MRSA* | 4 | 5,6,8,9 |
| Pseudomonas auruginosa | 3 | 8,9,10 |
| Escherichia coli | 2 | 2,12 |
| Staphylococcus epidermis | 1 | 1 |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | 8 |
| Serratia marcescens | 1 | 1 |
| Streptococcus milleri | 1 | 12 |
| Acinetobacter | 1 | 12 |
| Proteus vulgaris | 1 | 12 |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | 8 |
| Polymicrobial | 5 | 1,8,9,10,12 |
*MRSA indicates methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus.
