General Susceptibility

"Pansusceptible" isolates are sensitive to:

  • Ampicillin

  • Cephalosporins (including first generation)

  • TMP-SMX

  • Fluoroquinolones

  • Broader spectrum beta-lactams

Resistant strains may be resistant to third generation cephalosporins (ESBLs), and rarely to carbapenems (i.e. carbapenemase enzymes)

Other drugs:

  • Aminoglycosides

  • Aztreonam

  • Tigecycline

  • Colistin

Fosfomycin and Nitrofurantoin for UTI (cystitis) only