Table I.
Standards for determining drug susceptibility using the Kirby-Bauer method (mm).
| Drug | Drug content of disc (µg) | Susceptible (S) | Intermediate (I) | Resistant (R) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imipenem | 10 | ≥16 | 14–15 | ≤13 |
| Meropenem | 10 | ≥16 | 14–15 | ≤13 |
| Ertapenem | 10 | ≥19 | 16–18 | ≤15 |
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