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Microorganisms isolated from patients with PJI
| Microorganism | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 12 | 41 |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 4 | 14 |
| Staphylococcus hominis | 3 | 10 |
| Streptococcus agalactiae | 3 | 10 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 2 | 7 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | 7 |
| Streptococcus dysgalactiae | 2 | 7 |
| Staphylococcus capitis | 2 | 7 |
| Staphylococcus caprae | 2 | 7 |
| Propionibacterium avidum | 2 | 7 |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | 3 |
| Staphylococcus lugdunensis | 1 | 3 |
| Stenotrophomonas maltophilia | 1 | 3 |
PJI = periprosthetic joint infection.
