Implant associated infection
Typical bacteria
Staphylococcus aureus
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- Most common flora of the nose and mucosal surfaces
- Causes suppurative infections, food poisoning, pneumonia, meningitis, urinary tract infections
- Hospital acquired infections of surgical wounds
- Deep seated infections e.g. osteomyelitis, endocarditis
- Infects metallic-related bone, joint, soft tissue
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