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Evolution of resistance in C. jejuni between 1985–1987 and 1995–1998a
| Years | No. of strains | No. (%) of resistant strains
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| ERY | TET | GEN | NAL | CIP | ||
| 1985–1987 | 660 | 31 (5) | 152 (23) | 0 (0) | 8 (1) | ND |
| 1995–1998 | 909 | 46 (5) | 655 (72) | 11 (1) | 743 (82) | 739 (81) |
All strains isolated during both time periods were fully susceptible to co-amoxiclav. Abbreviations: CIP, ciprofloxacin; ERY, erythromycin; GEN, gentamicin; NAL, nalidixic acid; TET, tetracycline; ND, not determined.
