Table 1.
Bacterial species isolated from infected decubitus ulcers, leg ulcers and surgical wounds.
| Species | Number of Samples | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2314 | 21.1 |
| Escherichia coli | 1623 | 14.8 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1393 | 12.7 |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1020 | 9.3 |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 899 | 8.2 |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 724 | 6.6 |
| Proteus mirabilis | 680 | 6.2 |
| Enterobacter spp. | 636 | 5.8 |
| Enterococcus faecium | 329 | 3.0 |
| Streptococcus agalactiae | 285 | 2.6 |
| Morganella morganii | 230 | 2.1 |
| Streptococcus anginosus | 219 | 2.0 |
| Other | 625 | 5.7 |