Table 5 Pathogens isolated in 60 surgical site infections

Pathogens, n

92

Gram-positive organisms, n (%)

44 (48)

  Staphylococcus aureus, n

23

 Coagulase-negative staphylococci, n

11

  Enterococcus spp, n

9

 Streptococci, n

1

Gram-negative organisms, n (%)

37 (40)

Fungi, n (%)

11 (12)