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10 most common pathogens leading to HAIs

The 10 most common pathogens leading to HAIs:
- Coagulase-negative staphylococci 15%
- Staphylococcus aureus 15%
- Enterococcus species 12%
- Candida species 11%
- Escherichia coli 10%
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa 8%
- Klebsiella pneumoniae 6%
- Enterobacter species 5%
- Acinetobacter baumannii 3%
- Klebsiella oxytoca 2%
Hidron A, Edwards J, Patel J, Horan T, et al. Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogens Associated with Healthcare-Associated Infections: Annual summary of data reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2006-2007. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008; 29(11): 996-1011. http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/591861