Table 2. Endophthalmitis: number of positive cultures for different pathogens.
BCB | CM | Comb | |
---|---|---|---|
Coagulase-negative staphylococci | 25 | 26 | 30 |
Staphylococcus aureus | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Streptococcus species | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Enterococcus species | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Other Gram-positive bacteria | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Haemophilus influenzae | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Other Gram-negative bacteria | 6 | 4 | 7 |
Abbreviations: BCB, blood culture bottles; CM, conventional media; comb, combined.