Table 3.
Causative Organisms and Mortality
| Organism | Episodes (%) | Episodes/1000 admissions | Mortality (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gram-positive organisms | 64 | 45.3 | 9 |
| Coagulase-negative staphylococci | 23 | 16.2 | 10 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 13 | 9.4 | 7 |
| Enterococcus sp. | 9 | 6.1 | 8 |
| Group B Streptococcus | 3 | 1.9 | 0 |
| Other gram-positive | 17 | 11.8 | 13 |
| Gram-negative organisms | 26 | 18.6 | 13 |
| Escherichia coli | 6 | 4.2 | 6 |
| Klebsiella sp. | 7 | 5.2 | 16 |
| Enterobacter sp. | 5 | 3.8 | 9 |
| Pseudomonas | 2 | 1.6 | 32 |
| Serratia sp. | 2 | 1.5 | 12 |
| Other gram-negative | 2 | 1.4 | 16 |
| Candida sp. | 9 | 6.3 | 21 |