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Sensitivity of screening methods for resistant organisms (n = 146 samples)
| ESBL | Gentamicin-resistant | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample type | Rectal swab | Faecal sample | Rectal swab | Faecal sample |
| Plate with disc | 73% | 84% | 66% | 83% |
| Selective plate | 75% | 87% | 70% | 82% |
| Enrichment broth THEN plate with disc |
90% | 96% | 87% | 95% |
| Enrichment broth THEN selective plate |
90% | 96% | 84% | 96% |
