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70% of Haemophilus infuenzae isolates were beta lactamase
negative (88 isolates tested). Beta Lactamase negative indicates probable susceptibility to penicillin, ampicillin and 1st generation
cephalosporins. Beta lactamase positive indicates probable resistance to
ampicillin, amoxicillin and first generation cephalosporins. Recommended
therapy is combination therapy or a third generation cephalosporin.
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98% of Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis were beta lactamase
positive (41 isolates tested). Beta lactamase positive indicates resistance
to penicillin, ampicillin and first generation cephalosporins. Several
beta-lactams are effective including beta lactam/Beta Lactamase inhibitory
combinations, 3rd generation cephalosporins, macrolides,
quinolones and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.
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30 isolates of Salmonella species and 12
Shigella
species were recovered. Susceptibility testing is not routinely
performed on intestinal sites. Extraintestinal sites are tested against
ampicillin, trimethoprim/sulfa and a third generation cephalosporin.
Intestinal source isolates will be tested per telephone request.
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4
Campylobacter species were isolated in 2007.
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4
Giardia lamblia positive rapid antigens were confirmed in
2007.
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2
Cryptosporidium positive rapid antigens were confirmed in
2007.
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