Table 1 Analysis of correlation and categorical agreement levels between Etest and Sensititre kit (broth microdilution method) as methods for susceptibility testing of Campylobacter isolates to tetracycline, erythromycin, and ciprofloxacin, using Sensititre and Etest methods
Antibiotic agent | Percentage of categorical agreement | Kappa coefficient r (p value) | Pearson correlation coefficient (p value) |
|---|---|---|---|
Tetracycline | 97 | 0.653 (< 0.0001) | 0.645 (< 0.0001) |
Erythromycin | 98.5 | 0.66 (< 0.0001) | 0.588 (< 0.0001) |
Ciprofloxacin | 100 | 1 (< 0.0001) | 0.865 (< 0.0001) |