Chap 20- Antimicrobial resistance Flashcards
1
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test routinely used to determine susceptibility of bacterial strain to antibiotics
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Kirby Bauer Disc Diffusion
2
Q
clear area where there is no visible growth due to adverse effects of the compound in the disc
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zone of inhibition
3
Q
Lowest concentration of a specific antibiotic that prevents the growth of a given microbial strain in vitro
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Minimum inhibitory Concentration (MIC)
4
Q
Variety of _________ & _________lead to antibiotic resistance
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mutations & drug misuse
5
Q
Examples of drug misuse
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old/weakened drugs; use of someone else drugs; not completing prescription