Chap 20- Antimicrobial resistance Flashcards

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test routinely used to determine susceptibility of bacterial strain to antibiotics​

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Kirby Bauer Disc Diffusion

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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

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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)

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Variety of _________ & _________lead to antibiotic resistance

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mutations & drug misuse

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Examples of drug misuse

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old/weakened drugs; use of someone else drugs; not completing prescription

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