Table 3.
Comparison between CRPA and CSPA on the susceptibility of antibiotics tested
| Antibiotics | Proportion of resistance (%), (No. of resistant strains) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRPA | CSPA | ||
| Ticarcilline | 100 % (15) | 53 % (34) | >0.0001 |
| Ticarcilline + clavulanic acid | 93 % (14) | 48.44 % (31) | 0.001 |
| Ceftazidime | 87 % (13) | 50.00 % (32) | 0.008 |
| Aztreonam | 93 % (14) | 29.69 % (19) | >0.0001 |
| Piperacilline | 87 % (13) | 25.00 % (16) | >0.0001 |
| Ciprofloxacine | 100 % (15) | 31.25 % (20) | >0.0001 |
| Colistin | 7 % (4) | 24.61 (16) | 1 |
| Amikacin | 0 % | 0 % | |
| Gentamicin | 46.66 % (7) | 15.38 % (10) | 0.007 |
CRPA:carbapenem-resistant P. aeruginosa, CSPA: carbapenem-susceptible P. aeruginosa