: Preventing the transcription of genetic code. 3. Antimicrobic Susceptibility Testing (AST)
"Antimicrobic" is a broad term used for any compound that . While often used interchangeably with "antibiotic," there are key distinctions: antimicrobic
: Cumulative data from a laboratory that tracks local resistance trends to help clinicians choose initial treatments. 4. Antimicrobial Stewardship : Preventing the transcription of genetic code
: Major types include antibacterials (oral and topical), antifungals , and antiseptics . 2. Mechanism of Action While often used interchangeably with "antibiotic
: 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) .
Testing is used to determine which specific antimicrobic will be effective against a particular pathogen. Common methods include:
: Disrupting the structure that protects the bacteria.