Table 5.
Bacteriology in patients with DNSI (n = 270).
| Micro-organisms | Number of patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 62 | 22.97% |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 82 | 30.37% |
| Streptococcus viridance | 35 | 12.96% |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 11 | 4.07% |
| Bacteroides | 23 | 8.52% |
| Klebsiella pneumonia | 4 | 1.48% |
| Peptostreptococcus | 21 | 7.78% |
| Escherichia coli | 3 | 1.11% |
| Negative cultures | 29 | 10.74% |
| Total | 270 | 100% |