TABLE 1.
Antimicrobial susceptibility of 488 E. coli isolates recovered from surface and reclaimed water to select cephalosporin antibioticsa
| Antibiotic | % Resistant | % Intermediate | % Sensitive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceftazidime (CAZ) | 1.0 (5) | 0 (0) | 99.0 (483) |
| Ceftriaxone (CRO) | 1.4 (7) | 0 (0) | 98.6 (481) |
| Cefotaxime (CTX) | 1.4 (7) | 0 (0) | 98.6 (481) |
| Cefuroxime (CXM) | 1.6 (8) | 0.2 (1) | 98.2 (479) |
| Cefoxitin (FOX) | 2.9 (14) | 0 (0) | 97.1 (474) |
The number of isolates (n) is given in parentheses.