Table 3 Sensitivity of screening methods for resistant organisms (n = 146 samples)
ESBL | Gentamicin-resistant | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sample type | Rectal swab | Faecal sample | Rectal swab | Faecal sample |
Plate with disc | 73% | 84% | 66% | 83% |
Selective plate | 75% | 87% | 70% | 82% |
Enrichment broth THEN plate with disc | 90% | 96% | 87% | 95% |
Enrichment broth THEN selective plate | 90% | 96% | 84% | 96% |