Table II:
Microbiological profile of most recent culture of patients presenting to PJI MTD meeting
| Total Cultures (n = 91) | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Gram-positive | 38 (41.8%) |
| MS Staphylococcus aureus | 9 (9.9%) |
| Staphylococcus epidermis | 7 (7.7%) |
| MRSA | 6 (6.6%) |
| Other | 20 (22.0%) |
| Gram-negative | 12 (13.2%) |
| Pseudomonas spp. | 7 (7.7%) |
| Escherichia coli | 2 (2.2%) |
| Other | 3 (3.3%) |
| Fungus | 2 (2.2%) |
| Aspergillus fumigatus | 1 (1.1%) |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 (1.1%) |
| Yeast | 1 (1.1%) |
| Candida albicans | 1 (1.1%) |
| Multiple Organisms | 7 (7.7%) |
| Suspected Contaminant | 12 (13.2%) |
| Nil Growth | 28 (30.8%) |
| Nil cultures available | 10 (11.0%) |