Table 2.
The bacteria isolated and the antibiotic used for patients with infection following open fracture of tibia
| Bacteria isolated | Number of patients | Antibiotic used based on sensitivity results |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 5 | Ceftazidime and gentamycin |
| Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) | 3 | Vancomycin, Fucidic acid and Rifampicin |
| Enterobacter aeruginosa | 3 | Ceftazidime and gentamycin |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | Cloxacillin |
| Methicilline Resistant Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus (MRCONS) | 1 | Vancomycin |
| Acinetobacter baumanii | 1 | Gentamycin and Trimethoprim and cotrimoxazole |
| No growth | 1 |