Table 4 Prevalence of microorganisms isolated from sternal wounds in cases of mediastinitis
Microorganism | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Coagulase-negative staphylococcus | 82 |
Enterococcus | 22 |
Escherichia coli | 11 |
Klebsiella | 11 |
Staphylococcus aureus | 9 |
Candida albicans | 9 |
Corynebacterium | 7 |
Other | 26 |
Mixed flora | 49 |