In the Kirby-Bauer Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test, which of the following labels would indicate that the antibiotic is effect
ive against the organism in that particular concentration in vitro?
a. L
b. S
c. C
d. I
a. L
b. S
c. C
d. I
1 answer:
Answer: B. S (Susceptible)
Explanation:
The Kirby-Bauer Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test is used to determine antibiotic effective against a cultured bacteria. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) is used to measure that inhibits the growth of an organism. The MIC is measured in Susceptible (S), Intermediate (I), Resistant (R).
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