Table 1.
Infected Patients and Their Relationship to the Surgeon
| Case | Date of operation | First fever | Bed group | GAS- positive site | Surgeon's role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 22 | Nov 23 | A | None | Observer |
| 2 | Nov 23 | Nov 24 | B | None | Observer |
| 3 | Nov 23 | Nov 24 | B | None | Attendant |
| 4 | Nov 24 | Nov 25 | C | None | Observer |
| 5 | Nov 24 | Nov 25 | C | Blood | Observer |
| 6 | Nov 25 | Nov 26 | A | Drainage | Observer |
| 7 | Nov 30 | Dec 03 | D | Drainage | Observer |
| 8 | Dec 01 | Dec 02 | C | None | Observer (ca. 20 min) |