Table 4.
Antibiogram of DEC isolates (n = 67)
| Antimicrobial class | Antimicrobials | Resistance | Intermediate | Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| β-lactam | Ceftriaxone | 33 (49.2%) | 1 (1.4%) | 33 (49.2%) |
| Ceftazidime | 18 (26.8%) | 10 (14.9%) | 39 (58.2%) | |
| Cefoperazone-sulbactam | 5 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) | 62 (92.5%) | |
| Trimethoprim and sulfonamides | Co-trimoxazole | 29 (43.2%) | 1 (1.4%) | 37 (55.2%) |
| Tetracycline | Tetracycline | 24 (35.8%) | 0 (0.0%) | 43 (64.1%) |
| Quinolones | Levofloxacin | 22 (32.8%) | 3 (4.4%) | 42 (62.6%) |
| Ciprofloxacin | 20 (29.8%) | 11 (16.4%) | 36 (53.7%) | |
| Aminoglycosides | Gentamicin | 13 (19.4%) | 2 (2.9%) | 52 (77.6%) |
| Amikacin | 5 (7.4%) | 1 (1.4%) | 61 (91%) | |
| Phenicol | Chloramphenicol | 9 (13.4%) | 2 (2.9%) | 56 (83.5%) |
DEC diarrhoeagenic E.coli