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Likelihood of hospitalization for catheter-related bacteremia by pathogen
| Organism | Total | Inpatient | Percent Inpatient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 53 | 28 | 53 |
| Enterococcus | 30 | 9 | 30 |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 60 | 14 | 23 |
| gram-negative rod | 24 | 4 | 17 |
Excludes 17 cases of polymicrobial bacteremia. P < 0.001 for S. aureus versus other organisms.
