Staphylococcus epidermidis is the main organism responsible for nosocomial infections occurring on prosthetic devices like artificial joints, heart valves, and IV lines.
Staphylococcus epidermidis is the primary cause of nosocomial infections associated with prosthetic devices such as joints, heart valves, and IV lines.
| Front | Nosocomial infections of prosthetic devices → joints + heart valves + IV lines |
|---|---|
| Back | S.epidermidis |
Tags: microbiology
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