Table 1.
Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of P. aeruginosa
| Antibiotic category | Antibiotics | Antibiotics susceptibility pattern | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitive (%) | Resistant (%) | ||
| Penicillin | Piperacillin | 18(50) | 18(50) |
| Penicillin + β-lactam inhibitor | Piperacillin + tazobactam | 24(66.7) | 12(33.3%) |
| 3rd generation cephalosporin | Ceftazidime | 18(50) | 18(50) |
| 4th generation cephalosporin | Cefepime | 18(50) | 18(50) |
| Monobactams | Aztreonam | 17(47.2) | 19(52.8) |
| Carbapenems | Imipenem | 24(66.7) | 12(33.3) |
| Meropenem | 24(66.7) | 12(33.3) | |
| Aminoglycosides | Amikacin | 18(50) | 18(50) |
| Gentamicin | 18(50) | 18(50) | |
| Fluroquinolones | Ciprofloxacin | 19(52.8) | 17(47.2) |
| Levofloxacin | 17(47.2) | 19(52.8) | |
| Ofloxacin | 17(47.2) | 19(52.8) | |