Table 2 High level of resistance against six clinically used antibiotics showed by Shigella spp., Salmonella spp., and E. coli O157
| Antibiotics | Resistance (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shigella spp. (15) | Salmonella spp. (15) | E. coli O157 (5) | |
| Azithromycin | 73 | 27 | 60 |
| Chloramphenicol | 20 | 7 | 20 |
| Cotrimoxazole | 100 | 40 | 80 |
| Tetracycline | 40 | 53 | 20 |
| Doxycycline | 20 | 7 | 20 |
| Ciprofloxacin | 87 | 47 | 60 |