Hospital acquired bacteraemia (n = 2514) and endocarditis (n = 22)
| Bacteria causing endocarditis | Episodes of bacteraemia | Episodes of endocarditis |
|---|---|---|
| S aureus (not MRSA) | 402 | 9 (2%) |
| MRSA | 47 | 4 (8.5%) |
| Coagulase negative staphylococci | 376 | 4 (1%) |
| Enterococci | 195 | 2 (1%) |
| Candidaspp | 60 | 3 (5%) |
MRSA, methicillin resistant S aureus.