Table HKW-3. Antibiogram for isolates from ICU and HDU, HKW, 2021
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.
Results for Enterobacteriaceae were interpreted according to CLSI M100-S28 2021.
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.
According to breakpoint for parenteral cefuroxime sodium.
, indicate 10% or more reduction in resistance rate compared to 2020.
, indicate ≥10% increase in resistance rate compared to 2020.
The figure refers to ACB complex, including Acinetobacter baumannii, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, Acinetobacter nosocomialis, and Acinetobacter pittii.