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Distribution of pathogens in nosocomial BSI
| Pathogens | Nosocomial BSI n (%) |
|---|---|
| Gram-positive cocci | |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 50 (51.0%) |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 8 (8.2%) |
| Enterococcus faecium | 3 (3.0%) |
| Enterococcus (other) | 2 (2.1%) |
| Gram-negative bacilli | |
| Klebsiella spp. | 8 (8.2%) |
| Escherichia coli | 6 (6.1%) |
| Enterobacter spp. | 5 (5.2%) |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 3 (3.0%) |
| Gram-positive cocci and gram-negative bacilli | |
| Mixed microorganisms | 3 (3.0%) |
| Fungi | |
| Candida albicans | 10 (10.2%) |
| Total | 98 (100%) |
