Research Article

In Vivo Caprine Model for Osteomyelitis and Evaluation of Biofilm-Resistant Intramedullary Nails

Table 2

Bacteria culture results from distal and proximal screw sites, fracture site, and blood.

Goats numberDistal screw siteProximal screw siteFracture siteBlood

4818 (control)+++++++++−NEG
S. aureus S. aureus (2 biotypes)S. aureus (2 biotypes)
4820 (treated)+++++++−NEG
S. aureus (2 biotypes)S. aureus S. aureus