Table 3 Organisms detected
From: Sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction: initial experience (Retrospective study)
Organisms | Patients |
|---|---|
Coagulase-negative Staph. | 14 (35%) |
Staph. Aureus` | 7 (17.5%) |
Gram-negative rods | 5 (12.5%) |
Enterococcus | 2 (5%) |
Coliform Bacilli | 3 (7.5%) |
Diphteroid Bacilli | 1 (2.5%) |
No Pathogens identified | 8 (20%) |