Table 2 Antibiotic resistance profile of S. aureus
Class of antibiotics | Antibiotics | Susceptibility (%) | Resistance (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Aminoglycosides | Amikacin | 33 (86.8) | 5 (13.2) |
Gentamicin | 28 (73.7) | 10 (26.3) | |
Cephems | Cefoxitin | 23 (60.5) | 15 (39.5) |
Ceftaroline | 30 (78.9) | 8 (21.1) | |
Fluoroquinolones | Norfloxacin | 25 (65.8) | 13 (34.2) |
Folate pathway antagonists | Co-trimoxazole | 14 (36.8) | 24 (63.2) |
Glycopeptides | Vancomycin | 38 (100) | 0 (0) |
Lincosamides | Clindamycin | 29 (76.3) | 9 (23.7) |
Macrolides | Erythromycin | 20 (52.6) | 18 (47.4) |
Penicillins | Ampicillin | 0 (0) | 38 (100) |
Penicillin-G | 0 (0) | 38 (100) | |
Oxacillin | 23 (60.5) | 15 (39.5) | |
Tetracyclines | Tetracycline | 20 (52.6) | 18 (47.4) |