pathogenic organisms in orthopaedic infections

Last reviewed 01/2018

The organisms encountered in orthopaedic infections include:

  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Escherichia coli
  • Proteus spp.
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Streptococcus faecalis
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis
  • Micrococci or diphtheroids