Table 1 MDDST for 80 possible ESBL producing E. coli isolates:.

From: Molecular characterization of Extended-spectrum β lactamase- producing E. coli recovered from community-acquired urinary tract infections in Upper Egypt

Pattern of synergism

Number

Percentage (%)

Cause of resistance

No synergism of 3GC and 4GC with AMC

5

6.25%

Non-ESBLs

Synergism of both 3GC and 4GC with AMC

75

93.75%

ESBLs

Synergism of 3GC only with AMC

0

0%

ESBLs