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Percentages of antibiotic-resistant MRSA strains isolated from bloodstream infections in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (N = 34)
| Antibiotic susceptibility | Resistant (%) * | Sensitive (%) | Total of resistance(N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penicillin’s | 100 | 0 | 34 |
| Quinolones | 41 | 59 | 14 |
| Macrolide | 41 | 59 | 14 |
| Aminoglycosides | 2.9 | 97.1 | 1 |
| Glycopeptide | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Sulfonamide | 2.9 | 97.1 | 1 |
| Cephalosporins | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetracycline | 32.4 | 67.6 | 11 |
| Clindamycin | 17.6 | 82.4 | 6 |
