Table 3 Microorganisms identified in blood culture in amputation and non-amputation groups with NF
From: Risk factors for mortality in the late amputation of necrotizing fasciitis: a retrospective study
Pathogens | Amputation group | Non-amputation group | Total, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
(n = 35) | (n = 124) | (n = 159) | |
MSSA | 0 (0) | 2 (1.3) | 2 (1.3) |
MRSA | 4 (2.5) | 6 (3.8) | 10 (6.3) |
Streptococcus species | 4 (2.5) | 17 (10.7) | 21 (13.2) |
Escherichia coli | 1 (0.6) | 2 (1.3) | 3 (1.9) |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 7 (4.4) | 3 (1.6) | 10 (6.3) |
Vibrio vulnificus | 4 (2.5) | 51 (32.1) | 55 (34.6) |
Aeromonas species | 3 (1.6) | 8 (5.0) | 11 (6.9) |
Other gram-positive | 3 (1.6) | 9 (5.7) | 11 (6.9) |
Other gram-negative | 2 (1.3) | 12 (7.5) | 14 (8.8) |
Polymicrobial | 7 (4.4) | 14 (8.8) | 21 (13.2) |