Table 2.
Comparison of resistomes between blood culture and DFU S. pettenkoferi strains.
| Resistance Genes | Blood Culture Strains (n = 7) | DFU Strains (n = 22) | Total (n = 29) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood vs. DFU | ||||
| blaZ | 3 (42.9%) | 9 (40.9%) | 12 (41.4%) | 1 |
| mecA | 0 (0%) | 1 (4.5%) | 1 (3.4%) | 1 |
| ermA | 0 (0%) | 3 (13.6%) | 3 (10.3%) | 0.56 |
| vgaA | 3 (42.9%) | 3 (13.6%) | 6 (20.7%) | 0.13 |
| gyrA | 1 (14.3%) | 5 (22.7%) | 6 (20.7%) | 1 |
| grlA | 6 (87.5%) | 17 (77.2%) | 23 (79.3%) | 1 |
| grlB | 1 (14.3%) | 13 (59%) | 14 (48.3%) | 0.08 |
| tetk | 0 (0%) | 1 (4.5%) | 1 (3.4%) | 1 |
| rpoB | 0 (0%) | 1 (4.5%) | 1 (3.4%) | 1 |
| fusB | 1 (14.3%) | 7 (31.8%) | 8 (27.6%) | 0.63 |
| ant(9)-Ia | 0 (0%) | 3 (13.6%) | 3 (10.3%) | 0.56 |
| fosB | 4 (57.1%) | 6 (27.3%) | 11 (37.9%) | 0.19 |
Fisher’s exact test was used to establish statistical significance.