TABLE 2.
MICs of ampicillin for various E. faecium strains
| E. faecium strain | MIC [μg/ml] of ampicillin (range for derivatives)a |
|---|---|
| BM4107 | 2 (ND) |
| D344 | 24 (ND) |
| H80721 | 512 (ND) |
| D344S | 0.03 (ND) |
| D344S/pAT392 | 0.03 (ND) |
| D344S/pSF1(pbp5BM4107) | 6 (8–12) |
| D344S/pSF2(pbp5D344) | 12 (20–56) |
| D344S/pSF3(pbp5H80721) | 20 (40–128) |
| D344S/pSF4(pbp5BM4107M485A) | 16 (40–56) |
MIC ranges were determined for derivatives only. Derivatives were selected on BHI agar containing ampicillin at a concentration two times the MIC. ND, not done.