Table 3 Strong, moderate and weak biofilm formers and their percentage resistance to various antibiotics
Antibiotics | Resistance (%) | Ρ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
SBF (%) n = 11 | MBF (%) n = 12 | WBF (%) n = 16 | ||
Ceftazidime | 100 | 100 | 100 | a |
Cefuroxime | 100 | 100 | 100 | a |
Gentamicin | 45.5 | 58.3 | 50 | 0.5 |
Cefixime | 100 | 91.7 | 100 | 0.5 |
Ofloxacin | 100 | 100 | 93.8 | 0.5 |
Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid | 100 | 100 | 100 | a |
Nitrofurantoin | 90.9 | 91.7 | 93.8 | − 0.25 |
Ciprofloxacin | 100 | 91.7 | 100 | 0.5 |
Imipenem | 45.5 | 25 | 12.5 | − 1 |
Cefepime | 9.1 | 50 | 25 | − 0.5 |
Aztreonam | 45.5 | 25 | 6.25 | − 1 |