A microbiologist reviews the susceptibility results of Proteus mirabilis isolated from catheterized urine of a 57-year-old male in a coma. The organism test results included:
Ampicillin — R Cefepime — S
Amoxacillin/Clavulinic Acid — S Gentamicin — R
Piperacillin — R Amikacin — S
Piperacillin/Tazobactam — S Ciprofloxacin — S
Cefotaxime — S Nitrofurnatoin — S
Ceftazidime — R Meropenem — S
Cefoxitin — S
Based on these results, the microbiologist should
A) perform a Hodge test. B) test the organism for ESBL production.
C) test the organism for AmpC production. D) report the results as tested.
B
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