Table 2 Minimum inhibitory concentrations (mg/L) of chlorhexidine and other antibacterial agents against chlorhexidine-tolerant strains. ABold values point means resistance. Abbreviations: CAZ, Ceftazidime; IMP, Imipenem; CIP, Ciprofloxacin; GEN, Gentamicin; CHG, Chlorhexidine
Strains | Cephalosporins | Carbapenems | Fluoroquinolone | Aminoglycosides | Sanitizer | CHG-resistant mechanism |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAZ | IPM | CIP | GEN | CHG | ||
TL3569 | 8 | 2 | 0.25 | 0.125 | 64 | Unknown |
TL3651 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 64 | cepA |
TL3652 | 256 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 64 | cepA |
TL3670 | 256 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.25 | 64 | cepA |
TL3706 | 4 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.5 | 32 | Unknown |
TL3767 | 4 | 4 | 0.25 | 0.125 | 64 | cepA |