Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781260163698
Author: Cowan
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 9, Problem 21Q
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To devise: An experiment that differentiates between bactericidal versus bacteriostatic effects.
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To devise an experiment that will be effective for the infectious disease, the determination of antimicrobial agent which is most effective against a specific pathogen is necessary. The mode of action of various types of antimicrobials determines their effect on microbial growth.
Bactericidal are the agents that “kill bacteria”. For example: aminoglycosides, penicillin, and vancomycin.
Bacteriostatic are the agents that “stop/prevent the bacterial growth”. For example: chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, and erythromycin.
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Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
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