Table 2.
Molecular detection of resistance genes within the samples.
| PCR Target | Numbers and Proportions of Detections n/n (%) | Mean (SD) of the Measured CT Values | Median (Min., Max.) of the Measured CT Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| bla CTX-M | 42/268 (15.7%) | 30.9 (2.8) | 32 (24, 37) |
| bla NDM | 6/268 (2.2%) | 29.5 (1.9) | 30 (27, 33) |
| bla KPC | 2/268 (0.7%) | 31.0 (1.0) | 31 (30, 32) |
| bla VIM | 12/268 (4.5%) | 30.0 (3.1) | 31 (21, 33) |
| bla IMP | 25/268 (9.3%) | 30.4 (2.0) | 30 (26, 34) |
| blaOXA-23-like | 5/268 (1.9%) | 30.8 (4.5) | 32 (24, 37) |
| blaOXA-40/24-like | 0/268 (0%) | n.e. | n.e. |
| blaOXA-48-like | 5/268 (1.9%) | 31.8 (2.8) | 31 (29, 37) |
| blaOXA-58-like | 10/268 (3.7%) | 34.2 (3.3) | 35.5 (26, 37) |
| bla GES | 20/268 (7.5%) | 35.2 (3.2) | 35 (29, 40) |
| bla NMC_A/IMI | 0/268 (0%) | n.e. | n.e. |
| bla BIC | 0/268 (0%) | n.e. | n.e. |
| bla SME | 0/268 (0%) | n.e. | n.e. |
| bla GIM | 0/268 (0%) | n.e. | n.e. |
| bla DIM | 0/268 (0%) | n.e. | n.e. |
PCR = polymerase chain reaction. SD = standard deviation. CT = cycle threshold. Min. = minimum. Max. = maximum. n.e. = not estimable.