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Microbiology of 75 Episodes of Prosthetic Joint Infection
| Microorganism/Class | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| MSSA | 19 | 25.3 |
| MRSA | 2 | 2.6 |
| Coagulase negative staphylococci | 18 | 24.0 |
| Streptococci | 13 | 17.3 |
| Enterococci | 3 | 4.0 |
| Gram Positive Bacilli | 2 | 2.7 |
| Gram Negative Bacilli | 1 | 1.3 |
| Anaerobes | 2 | 2.7 |
| Polymicrobial | 8 | 10.6 |
| Culture Negative | 6 | 8.0 |
| Fungi | 1 | 1.3 |
MSSA= Methicillin Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
MRSA= Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
