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Table 4.1: Interpretation of Penicillin Susceptibility for Streptococcus pneumoniae

Syndrome, route of administration and agent

Penicillin or amoxicillin MIC (microgram/mL)

Susceptible

Intermediate

Resistant

Meningitis, Parenteral penicillin

≤0.06

-

≥0.12

Non-meningitis, Parenteral penicillin

≤2

4

≥8

Non-meningitis, Oral (high dose) amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate

≤2

4

≥8

Oral penicillin V

≤0.06

0.12–1

≥2