Antimicrobial Resistance Flashcards
1
Q
What is an MIC?
A
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration:
The concentration of a specific drug required to inhibit growth of a specific isolate in vitro under standardized conditions.
2
Q
What is an MBC?
A
Minimum Bactericidal Concentration:
The lowest dilution of a specific drug where the specific culture has been completely sterilized.