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Identified pathogens
| Pathogen | Percentage (number of patients) |
|---|---|
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 30% (19) |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 24% (15) |
| Staphylococcus hominis | 11% (7) |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 10% (6) |
| Staphylococcus capitis | 6% (4) |
| Staphylococcus haemolyticus | 6% (4) |
| Streptococcus | 5% (3) |
| Propionibacterium acnes | 8% (5) |
