09 September 2023 : Clinical Research
Synergistic Role of Biofilm-Associated Genes and Efflux Pump Genes in Tigecycline Resistance of Acinetobacter baumannii
Bin Luo1AE*, Zhiwei Li1B, Qian Wang2C, Changmin Wang2FDOI: 10.12659/MSM.940704
Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e940704
Table 3 Tigecycline minimum inhibitory concentration and expression of efflux pump genes in 72 Acinetobacter baumannii isolates.
| Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion | Susceptible | Intermediate | Resistant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigecycline MIC range (mg/L) | <2 | 2–8 | >8 |
| Isolates (72) | 21 (29.17%) | 8 (11.11%) | 43 (59.72%) |
| 2 (2.78%) | 43 (59.72%) | ||
| 21 (29.17%) | 6 (8.33%) |