Table 1.
Bacteria isolated from samples of eye discharge at Gondar University Hospital (2009 to 2012)
| Type of bacteria | No. of isolates (%) | No. of isolates (%) |
|---|---|---|
| CONS |
17(27.4) |
46(74.2) |
|
S. pneumoniae |
7(11.3) |
|
|
S. pyogene |
9 (14.5) |
|
|
S. aureus |
13(21) |
|
|
E. coli |
5(8.1) |
16(25.8) |
| NLF. gram neg. rods |
2(3.2) |
|
|
Klebsella spps |
9(14.5) |
|
| Total | 62(100) |
CONS = Coagulase negative Staphylococci.
NLF. gram neg. rods = non lactose fermented gram negative rode.
S. pneumoniae = Streptococcus pneumoniae.
S. pyogene = Streptococcus pyogene.
S. aureus = Staphylococcus aureus.