Table 3.
Correlation between the presence of specific E. coli plasmids and antimicrobial resistance.
| Plasmid length (kbp) | Potential resistance to | Pearson correlation coefficient | P value | Correlation type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | CIP, NOR | 1.000 | ≤0.001 | Strong |
| 7.7 | TM | 0.882 | ≤0.001 | Strong |
| 7.7 | AK | 0.363 | 0.045 | Mild |
| 5.7 | TZP | 0.471 | 0.036 | Mild |
| 6.8 | AK | 0.363 | 0.045 | Mild |