TABLE 3.
In vivo anti-infective efficacy with delayed inoculationa
| Catheter type | Total no. of catheters | Log10 CFU S. aureus removed (mean ± SD) | % of catheters with purulence at insertion site |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS1 | 44 | 4.3 ± 2.8b | 64b |
| CS2 | 45 | 0.3 ± 0.9b | 0b |
The inoculation occurred 2 days after catheter implantation.
P < 0.001.