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Table 2 Susceptibility testing amongst Enterobacteriaceae isolated (n = 49)

From: Effect of handrubbing using locally-manufactured alcohol-based handrubs in paediatric wards in Harare, Zimbabwe

Antibiotic (disc used)

Susceptible (%)

Intermediate (%)

Resistant (%)

Ampicillin (10 μg)

1 (2%)

-

48 (98%)

Gentamicin (10 μg)

22 (45%)

1 (2%)

26 (53%)

Ciprofloxacin (1 μg)

14 (29%)

11 (22%)

24 (49%)

Cefpodoxime (10 μg)

12 (25%)

3 (6%)

34 (69%)

Chloramphenicol (30 μg)

29 (59%)

-

20 (41%)

Ertapenem (10 μg)

43 (88%)

2 (4%)

4 (8%)