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Tag Archives: AST
How to read the cumulative antibiogram and its usefulness
Here are example antibiograms for Hunter New England (NSW). These are constructed by assessing the % susceptible for specific bugs and drugs, taking only the first isolate of a species per person per annum. Where is it possible extrapolate susceptibility … Continue reading
Preparing accurate cumulative antibiograms – some pointers – part 1
Preparation of cumulative antibiograms that describe local bacterial susceptibility patterns is an essential requirement for sensible empirical antibiotic prescribing and guideline development. Over coming weeks, I will share learnings from Australia where all hospitals are compiling antibiograms that are in accord … Continue reading
Posted in A/m resistance, Microbiology
Tagged antimicrobial susceptibility testing, AST, CLSI, Cumulative antibiogram
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