Table 2.
Distribution and antimicrobial resistance profiles of pathogens isolated from surgical site infections
| Pathogen | No. of isolates (%) | Key Antimicrobial Resistance Findings |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 15 (29.4) | ESBL-positive 20.0% (3/15); ceftriaxone resistance 13.3% (2/15); carbapenem resistance 0.0% (0/15) |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 11 (21.6) | ESBL-positive 18.1% (2/11); ceftriaxone resistance 18.1% (2/11); carbapenem resistance 9.1% (1/11) |
| Enterococcus spp. | 8 (15.7) | Ampicillin resistance 12.5% (1/8); vancomycin resistance 0.0% (0/8) |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 6 (11.8) | MRSA 16.7% (1/6); erythromycin resistance 16.7% (1/6) |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 5 (9.8) | Ceftazidime resistance 20.0% (1/5); carbapenem resistance 0.0% (0/5) |
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 3 (5.9) | Multidrug resistance 33.3% (1/3) |
| Others (Candida albicans etc.) | 3 (5.9) | — |