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Exercise #31: Antimicrobic Sensitivity Testing: The Kirby-Bauer Method

This guide provides an overview of (antimicrobial agents), covering their definitions, how they are tested in clinical settings, and the principles for using them effectively to combat resistance. 1. Defining Antimicrobics antimicrobic

: Disrupting the structure that protects the bacteria. covering their definitions

: Stopping the creation of vital enzymes and structures. antimicrobic

: Antibiotic-impregnated discs are placed on a bacterial "lawn." The resulting Zone of Inhibition (the clear area where no growth occurs) is measured to categorize the organism as Sensitive (S) , Intermediate (I) , or Resistant (R) .

: Preventing the transcription of genetic code. 3. Antimicrobic Susceptibility Testing (AST)