Antimicrobial Resistance Flashcards

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What is an MIC?

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Minimum Inhibitory Concentration:

The concentration of a specific drug required to inhibit growth of a specific isolate in vitro under standardized conditions.

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What is an MBC?

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Minimum Bactericidal Concentration:

The lowest dilution of a specific drug where the specific culture has been completely sterilized.

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