Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: B. S (Susceptible)

Step-by-step 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).