Table 2.
Antibiotic susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from clinical specimens in Ekiti State, Nigeria
| Antibiotic | Susceptible number (%) | Intermediate number (%) | Resistant number (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penicillin G | 36 (17.3) | – | 172 (82.7) |
| Cefoxitin | 112 (53.8) | – | 96 (46.2) |
| Methicillin | 140 (67.3) | – | 68 (32.7) |
| Oxacillin | 124 (59.6) | – | 84 (40.3) |
| Erythromycin | 100 (48.1) | 64 (30.7) | 44 (21.2) |
| Gentamicin | 176 (84.6) | 8 (3.8) | 24 (11.5) |
| Pefloxacin | 124 (59.6) | 48 (23.1) | 36 (17.3) |
| Sparfloxacin | 152 (73.1) | 16 (7.7) | 40 (19.2) |
| Tetracycline | 64 (30.8) | 8 (3.8) | 136 (65.4) |
| Vancomycin | 208 (100) | – | 0 (0) |