In the Kirby-Bauer Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test, which of the following labels would indicate that the antibiotic is effective against the organism in that particular concentration in vitro?

a. L

b. S

c. C

d. I

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Skyler Randolph

Biology

4 January, 18:36

In the Kirby-Bauer Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test, which of the following labels would indicate that the antibiotic is effective against the organism in that particular concentration in vitro?

a. L

b. S

c. C

d. I

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Kate Lester · Answer 1

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).

In the Kirby-Bauer Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test, which of the following labels would indicate that the antibiotic is effective against the organism in that particular concentration in vitro?a. Lb. Sc. Cd. I

In the Kirby-Bauer Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test, which of the following labels would indicate that the antibiotic is effective against the organism in that particular concentration in vitro?

a. L

b. S

c. C

d. I