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Causative organisms. Table of causative organisms of subdural spinal abscess.
| Organism | Number of cases (%) |
|---|---|
| S. aureus | 37 (56.1) |
| Anaerobes | 4 (6.0) |
| E. coli | 2 (3.0) |
| Beta hemolytic Strep. | 2 (3.0) |
| S. viridans | 2 (3.0) |
| S. milleri | 2 (3.0) |
| M. tuberculosis | 2 (3.0) |
| S. agalactae | 1 (1.5) |
| S. intermedius | 1 (1.5) |
| Microaerophilic Staph. | 1 (1.5) |
| D. pneumoniae | 1 (1.5) |
| Pseudomonas | 1 (1.5) |
| M. hominis | 1 (1.5) |
| Unknown | 10 (13.6) |
