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What method is used to test the effectiveness of 2 different antibiotics?
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∙ 16y ago
you can use antibiotic sensitivity discs. We use that in our microbio lab.
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What are the types of susceptibility test for antibiotics?
Kirby-Bauer method (uses disk diffusion method)E-test (uses capillary disks)Spiral Gradient Endpoint test (results are interpreted by computer)Serum Bactericidal test (test amount of antibody present in patient's serum)
What is the method to test pH in mouthwash?
The simplest method is to use a pH paper.
What is the affective method to test a wire in a circuit?
By saying yes i can
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The most common method is a test tube held with a vice clamp, over a Bunsen burner usually with a blue flame hope this helps =] x
What do culture and sensitivity target?
Culture - to culture and identify the bacteria that has infected you. Sensitivity - Drug susceptibility test to know what antibiotics to prescribe for you.
How could you test different antibiotics to see which is most effective?
You can't test it on human, but you can make a bacterial culture in a petri dish and put some sponge disk that contains different antibiotics and see which one works the best. There is other techniques but all you get is an "antibiogram" that gives you a list of antibiotic with the effectiveness for the specific bacteria.
Can taking 3 different antibiotics in a month and a half make you start your period 2 days before the placebo pills?
Yes it can. Antibiotics also lower the effectiveness of birth control pills so there is a chance you may be pregnant. See your doctor for a blood test.
What are the types of susceptibility test for antibiotics?
Kirby-Bauer method (uses disk diffusion method)E-test (uses capillary disks)Spiral Gradient Endpoint test (results are interpreted by computer)Serum Bactericidal test (test amount of antibody present in patient's serum)
Can you still get pregnant on the pill if you've been feeling sick and you were taking steriods and antibiotics about a month ago?
Yes you certainly can. Antibiotics are known culprits to decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. See your doctor for a blood test.
How would the characteristics of different types of Cablelink and component impact on the test?
The thickness of the cablelink and its component will affect the effectiveness of the test.
What is preliminary trial?
A premininary trial is done before hand to show the effectiveness of a method.
Would taking antibiotics affect your period if you are on birth control pills and had your period two weeks early and then had it again the week after?
No. But Antibiotics are known culprits to decrease the effectiveness of birth control pill. Because of this you need to rule out pregnancy and see your doctor for a blood test.
What is another word for Kirby- Bauer test?
The Kirby-Bauer test, known as the disk-diffusion method, is the most widely used antibiotic susceptibility test in determing what treatment of antibiotics should be used when treating an infection.
Can antibiotics affect CBC blood test?
No, antibiotics will not effect the result of a blood test, but you should always inform the person performing the test what antibiotics you are taking.
What method is used to find the effectiveness of 2 different antibiotics?
Suppose you have two types of antibiotics for a certain illness. After using antibiotic 1 for so long, the germs become resistant to it and it doesn't work anymore. If you have another type of antibiotic, then you can still battle the disease. If you can switch anitbioics up from time to time, the chances of the germs becoming resistant decreases. Simply, by a test named "Antibiotic Sensitivity Test" by placing discs of filter paper in a plate filled with the agar containing a certain microorganism. Each filter paper contains a different antibiotic, leave it for a certain time and notice the halo produced around the discs. The disc with the widest halo around it is the best and most sensitive.
Can antibiotics cause false pregnancy?
Antibiotics do not affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test. Pregnancy test results are quite specific.
Sensitivity analysis?
DefinitionSensitivity analysis determines the effectiveness of antibiotics against microorganisms such as bacteria that have been isolated from cultures.Sensitivity analysis may be performed along with:Blood cultureClean catchurine culture or catheterized specimen urine cultureSputum cultureCulture from endocervixThroat cultureWound and other culturesAlternative NamesAntibiotic sensitivityHow the test is performedColonies of microorganisms are combined with different antibiotics to see how well each antibiotic stops each colony from growing. The test determines the effectiveness of each antibiotic against a particular organism.How to prepare for the testThere is no special preparation.How the test will feelThe way the test feels depends upon the method used for obtaining the specific culture.Why the test is performedThe test shows which antibiotic drugs should be used to treat an infection.Because many organisms continue to show resistance against various antibiotics, sensitivity tests have become more and more important. Your doctor may start you on one antibiotic, but later change you to another one because of the results of sensitivity analysis.What abnormal results meanIf the organism shows drug resistance to the antibiotics used in the test, then those antibiotics will not be effective treatment.What the risks areThe risks depend upon the method used for obtaining the specific culture.ReferencesSmith MB, Woods GL. In vitro testing of antimicrobial agents. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006:chap 57.
