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Distribution of Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from the various clinical specimens
| Type of specimen | Number of specimens | S. Aureus isolated (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Pus | 436 | 114 |
| Blood | 99 | 18 |
| Urine | 710 | 27 |
| Vaginal swab | 81 | 6 |
| Sputum, Tracheal aspirate | 87 | 23 |
| Throat swab, Pleural fluid, Peritoneal fluid, CSF, Tissue aspirate | 154 | 12 |
