Table 4.
Organism cultured at aspiration or intraoperatively
| Organism | Number of cases (n = 44) |
|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 17 |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 10 |
| Other Gram-positives | 13 |
| Gram-negatives | 4 |
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