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Causative organisms for nosocomial infections
| Organisms | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 125 (26.59) |
| Acinetobacter | 85 (18.08) |
| Pseudomonas | 75 (15.95) |
| Klebsiella | 55 (11.69) |
| MRSA | 30 (6.38) |
| Citrobacter | 25 (5.31) |
| Candida spp. | 10 (2.12) |
| Others | 65 (13.82) |
| Total | 470 (100) |
Some patients had polymicrobial infections. MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
