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antibiogram (anˈ·tē·bīˑ·ō·gram), n method of testing the efficacy of antibiotics by introducing an antibiotic into the middle of a bacteria-laden petri dish. A clear zone indicates the bactericidal activity. The greater the diameter of the zone, the higher the efficacy of the antibiotic. antibiogram antibiotic sensitivity report. antibiogram Microbiology The profile of an organism's susceptibility/resistance to a panel of antibiotics, which can be used to determine genetic relatedness of various bacteria Cf Molecular strain typing. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Molecular typing was performed at the University of Chicago by investigators who were blinded to the clinical details and antibiograms of the isolates. When pus was found, all secretions were sent for Gram's stain, culture, and antibiogram. Using the hospital's formulary and TheraDoc generated antibiograms, the Antibiotic Assistant's unique Wizard will deliver evidence-based treatment recommendations for a wide-range of syndromes to requesting clinicians. |
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