Table 2.
Characteristics of multi-drug resistance (MDR) isolates and the presence of class 1 integrons among P. aeruginosa strains isolated from patients hospitalized in a burn center in Guilan Iran.
| Characteristics | No. of isolates (%) | Integron positive | Integron negative | P. value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A) *MDR Isolates | 39 (45.3%) | 27(69.2%) | 12 (30.8%) | < 0.001 |
| B) Resistance to Antibiotic | ||||
| Imipenem | 24 (64.1%) | 16(66%) | 8(33%) | < 0.001 |
| Ceftazidime | 37(94.8%) | 25(67.5%) | 12(32.4%) | < 0.001 |
| Piperacillin | 39 (45.3%) | 27(69.2%) | 12 (30.8%) | < 0.001 |
| Ciprofloxacin | 38(97.4%) | 27(71.1%) | 11(28.95%) | < 0.001 |