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Table HKW-3. Antibiogram for isolates from ICU and HDU, HKW, 2021



Table HKW-3. Antibiogram for isolates from ICU and HDU, HKW, 2021
  1. Non-duplicate isolates from blood, urine, and respiratory specimens from intensive care units and high dependency units. Interpreted according to CLSI M100-S28 2021. Nonsusceptible includes both intermediate and resistant.
  2. Results for Enterobacteriaceae were interpreted according to CLSI M100-S28 2021.
  3. Prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) was 21% for Klebsiella species and 36% for E.coli. ESBL-producing strains should be interpreted as resistant to all penicillins, cephalosporins, and aztreonam.
  4. According to breakpoint for parenteral cefuroxime sodium.
  5. , indicate 10% or more reduction in resistance rate compared to 2020.
    , indicate ≥10% increase in resistance rate compared to 2020.
  6. The figure refers to ACB complex, including Acinetobacter baumannii, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, Acinetobacter nosocomialis, and Acinetobacter pittii.
  7. 19 wards: A4HD, B3HD, B6HD, B7HD, C2IC, C4HD, C6IC, C7HD, C7IC, E2IC, E5IA, K7HD, K8HD, K10A, K10B, K10C, K18H, and K19C.