Table 3.
The individual and combinatorial effects of CPEE and β-lactams (ampicillin and oxacillin)
| Bacteria | Combinations | MIC (mg/L)a | MBC (mg/L)b | MIC (mg/L)c | FICs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSA | CPEE | 32 | 64 | 8 | 0.38 | Synergy |
| Ampicillin | 128 | 128 | 16 | |||
| CPEE | 32 | 64 | 8 | 0.5 | Synergy | |
| Oxacillin | 128 | 256 | 32 |
aMIC values of individual samples
bMBC values of individual samples
cMIC values of the samples in combination