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Causative organisms
| Organisms | Number of patients (%, N = 154) | Synovial fluid culture positive | Blood culture positive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burkholderia pseudomallei | 74 (48) | 55 | 64 |
| Streptococcus spp. | 44 (29) | 21 | 32 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 16 (10) | 12 | 13 |
| Klebsiella spp. | 5 (3) | 4 | 2 |
| Escherichia coli | 4 (3) | 4 | 0 |
| Enterococcus spp. | 3 (2) | 2 | 1 |
| Salmonella spp. | 3 (2) | 3 | 0 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 2 (1) | 2 | 0 |
| Enterobacter spp. | 2 (1) | 2 | 0 |
| Acinetobacter spp. | 1 (1) | 0 | 1 |
