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Table 2 Likely source of blood stream isolate

From: The role of Staphylococcus aureus carriage in the pathogenesis of bloodstream infection

Source

Number (n = 79)

Percentage

AV fistula/graft for dialysis

10

12.99

Bone or joint infection

5

6.49

Endocarditis

11

14.29

Intravascular line

30

38.96

Pneumonia

1

1.30

Skin or soft tissue

5

6.49

Surgical site infection

6

7.79

No source identified

7

9.09

Other

2

2.60

  1. AV - arteriovenous.