TABLE 1.
Comparison of results of HGMF-RES and Cathra Repliscan system methodsa
| Antimicrobial (breakpoint concn [μg/ml]) | Proportion of AR E. coli by Repliscan | Sensitivityb (%) | Specificityc (%) | Observed agreement (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMP (16) | 0.30 | 98.3 | 87.0 | 90.3 |
| SUL (256) | 0.43 | 97.6 | 92.9 | 94.9 |
| TET (8) | 0.87 | 96.5 | 92.3 | 95.9 |
a
Antimicrobial resistance characteristics of 196 isolates of E. coli randomly selected from composite fecal samples were measured.
b
Percentage of the resistant isolates detected by HGMF-RES.
c
Percentage of the susceptible isolates detected by HGMF-RES.