Resistance mechanisms

VITEK 2 System: Introduction, Organisms List and Identification Cards, Principle, Identification Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introduction The VITEK 2 System is an automated microbiology platform designed for the rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing…

1 month ago

D-Zone Test: Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The D-Zone test identifies inducible clindamycin resistance in bacteria. Typically, it involves using erythromycin and clindamycin discs on an…

2 years ago

Rifampicin Resistant Indeterminate- Introduction, Result, Cause, Implication, and Summary

Introduction "Rifampicin resistant indeterminate" refers to an unclear or inconclusive result in testing for resistance to the antibiotic rifampicin, often…

2 years ago

Candidiasis-Introduction, Types, Signs and Symptoms, Causative Agent, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Candidiasis is an infection caused by Candida fungi, commonly Candida albicans. These fungi naturally live on the skin and…

2 years ago

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST): Introduction, Principle, Test Methods, Test Requirements, Procedure, and Result Interpretation, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) is a laboratory technique used to assess the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents, such as antibiotics,…

3 years ago