Table 1.
Antibiotic susceptibility patterns among the 144 S. Typhi isolates
| Drug | Susceptible | Intermediate | Resistant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number (%) | Number (%) | Number (%) | |
| Amoxycillin-clavulanic acid | 117 (81) | 8 (6) | 19 (13) |
| Ampicillin | 34 (24) | 6 (4) | 104 (72) |
| Cefotaxine | 120 (83) | 16 (11) | 8 (6) |
| Ceftriaxone | 136 (94) | 3 (2) | 5 (4) |
| Chloramphenicol | 39 (27) | 1 (1) | 104 (72) |
| Cefuroxime | 98 (68) | 38 (27) | 8 (6) |
| Ciprofloxacin | 35 (24) | 100 (69) | 9 (6) |
| Gentamicin | 140 (97) | 0 (0) | 4 (3) |
| Nalidixic acid | 102 (71) | 32 (22) | 10 (7) |
| Tetracycline | 37 (26) | 2 (1) | 105 (73) |
| Cotrimoxazole | 41 (29) | 2 (1) | 101 (70) |