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What is the Kirby-Bauer Test used for? |
Tests for antimicrobial sensitivity |
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Zone of inhibition |
The area around the disc where there is a lack of bacterial growth. |
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if microbe is SENSITIVE to given antibiotic |
A clear zone with no microbial growth forms around the antibiotic disc |
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if microbe is RESISTANT to given antibiotic |
bacteria will grow around the disc (it has not effect on bacteria) |
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what is the minimal inhibitory concentration? |
the minimal concentration to kill organisms but not kill the host. |
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What disks did we use in lab 21 to test for Tests for antimicrobial sensitivity? |
P10 C30 S10 TE30 |
