Table 3 Antimicrobial resistance of E. coli isolates recovered from MBP (N=37) and environmental samples (N=40)
Antimicrobial* | MBP (%) | Environmental samples (%) |
|---|---|---|
Ampicillin | 21 (56.8) | 21 (52.5) |
Cefotaxime | 2 (5.4)** | 1 (2.5)*** |
Ceftazidime | 2 (5.4)** | 0 |
Chloramphenicol | 19 (51.4) | 18 (45) |
Ciprofloxacin | 16 (43.2) | 16 (40) |
Gentamicin | 9 (24.3) | 2 (5) |
Nalidixic acid | 16 (43.2) | 14 (35) |
Sulfamethoxazole | 28 (75.5) | 23 (57.5) |
Tetracycline | 28 (75.7) | 23 (57.5) |
Trimethoprim | 22 (59.5) | 13 (32.5) |
Fully susceptible | 9 (24.3) | 15 (37.5) |