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Causative organisms
| Organisms | Percutaneous group (n = 20) | Open group (n = 25) |
|---|---|---|
| MSSA | 5(25%) | 6 (24%) |
| MRSA | 3(15%) | 4 (16%) |
| Staph.epidermidis | 2(10%) | 2 (8%) |
| E. coli | 0 | 3 (12%) |
| Pseudo.aeruginosa | 2(10%) | 1 (4%) |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 0 | 1 (4%) |
| Kleb. Pneumoniae | 4(20%) | 2 (8%) |
| Penicillium species | 0 | 2 (8%) |
| Streptococcus Group B | 1(5%) | 0 |
| Culture negative | 3(15%) | 4 (16%) |
MRSA = Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, MSSA = Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus.
