Pathogens in 47 adult patients with proven septic arthritis
| Bacterium | Number (%) of patients |
|---|---|
| *Three patients with MRSA; †Staphylococcus aureus and group A streptococcus. | |
| Staphylococcus aureus* | 26 (55) |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 6 (13) |
| Streptococcus species | 11 (23) |
| Gram negative bacilli | 3 (6) |
| Mixed infection†| 1 (2) |