Table 2.
Comparative analysis of antibiotic resistance of isolates from poultry versus domestic pigs.
| Antibiotic | % of Resistance in Poultry (n = 236) | % of Resistance in Domestic Pigs (n = 225) | Chi-Square | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIP (n = 199) | 28.5 | 28.6 | 0.360 | 0.835 |
| CHL (n =190) | 27.2 | 27.3 | 0.360 | 0.835 |
| NAL (n = 303) | 47.3 | 38.0 | 10.090 | 0.006 |
| GEN (n = 188) | 27.7 | 26.0 | 0.845 | 0.655 |
| AMP (n = 295) | 39.0 | 46.4 | 3.997 | 0.136 |
| TET (n = 358) | 51.3 | 51.3 | 0.447 | 0.800 |
| DOX (n 270) | 38.5 | 39.0 | 0.346 | 0.841 |
| SXT (n = 278) | 35.9 | 47.7 | 10.566 | 0.005 |
| CTX (n = 233) | 36.4 | 29.5 | 8.265 | 0.016 |
| MEM (n = 24) | 3.3 | 3.6 | 0.168 | 0.919 |
Key: CIP, ciprofloxacin; CHL, chloramphenicol; NAL, nalidixic acid; GEN, gentamycin; AMP, ampicillin; TET, tetracycline; DOX, doxycycline; SXT, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole; CTX, cefotaxime; MEM, meropenem.