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Prevalence of microorganisms isolated from sternal wounds in cases of mediastinitis
| Microorganism | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Coagulase-negative staphylococcus |
82 |
|
Enterococcus |
22 |
|
Escherichia coli |
11 |
|
Klebsiella |
11 |
|
Staphylococcus aureus |
9 |
|
Candida albicans |
9 |
|
Corynebacterium |
7 |
| Other |
26 |
| Mixed flora | 49 |
