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Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of antimicrobial agents against ESBLproducing isolates.*
| Antimicrobial agent | Mean MIC (mg/L) and % resistant E. coli (n=173) | Mean MIC (mg/L) and % resistant K. pneumoniae (n=95) |
|---|---|---|
| Imipenem | 16 (12) | 2 (7) |
| Meropenem | 16 (12) | 2 (7) |
| Amikacin | ≥32 (27.2) | ≥32 (38) |
| Piperacillin-tazobactam | ≥128 (53) | ≥128 (56.2) |
| Cefepime | ≥32 (73.9) | ≥64 (83) |
| Ciprofloxacin | ≥32 (45.6) | ≥64 (43) |
| Gentamicin | ≥64 (42) | ≥64 (40) |
Resistance as defined by NCCLS 15
