Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
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What does the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) indicate?

  • The concentration at which an antibiotic becomes ineffective
  • The minimum concentration needed to kill all bacteria
  • The minimum concentration needed to inhibit bacterial growth (correct)
  • The highest concentration of an antibiotic that is still effective

What is the primary purpose of the Kirby-Bauer method?

  • To identify the genetic makeup of bacteria
  • To determine bacterial mutation rates
  • To quantify bacterial population sizes
  • To test the effectiveness of antibiotics against bacteria (correct)

Which of the following best describes a bactericidal antibiotic?

  • It only inhibits bacterial growth
  • It kills the bacteria (correct)
  • It prevents bacterial cell division
  • It alters bacterial membranes

What is the purpose of measuring the zone of inhibition in bacterial cultures?

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Which mechanism of antibiotic action is the most common?

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What does MBC stand for in the context of antibiotic testing?

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Which method is used to determine bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics?

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In the interpretation of antibiotic susceptibility results, what does a zone classified as 'Resistant (R)' indicate?

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What can contribute to antibiotic resistance in microorganisms?

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What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics?

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When interpreting susceptibility results from the Kirby-Bauer method, what indicates that an antibiotic is effective?

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What does MIC stand for in antimicrobial testing?

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Which of the following statements describes a bacteriostatic antibiotic?

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In the context of microbial testing, which of these precautions is essential?

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How does the MacFarland standard aid in antimicrobial susceptibility testing?

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Which factor is NOT considered in antibiotic susceptibility testing?

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What is the significance of a 'Sensitive (S)' result in an antibiotic susceptibility test?

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What are common mechanisms by which bacteria develop antibiotic resistance?

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Which type of agar is preferred for testing the sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics like streptomycin?

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Why is it essential to allow agar surfaces to dry before placing antibiotic discs?

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What method is utilized to measure bacterial sensitivity to antimicrobials?

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In the Kirby-Bauer method, what indicates that a bacterium is susceptible to an antibiotic?

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Which step is crucial to avoid a false-negative result in the Kirby-Bauer method?

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What does the abbreviation MIC stand for in antimicrobial testing?

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What mechanism can bacteria use to develop antibiotic resistance?

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Which of the following statements best differentiates bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics?

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How is the zone of inhibition measured in the Kirby-Bauer method?

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What is the incubation temperature for the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion assay?

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Which precaution should be taken to protect the zones of inhibition during the testing process?

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What is the Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC)?

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Which mechanism of antibiotic action involves preventing bacteria from doubling in numbers?

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What does a clear zone around an antibiotic disc indicate in the Kirby-Bauer method?

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What is a potential outcome of genetic mutations in bacteria?

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What is a key factor in ensuring accurate results in the Kirby-Bauer method?

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Why should the forceps used to place antibiotic discs be sterilized?

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In the Kirby-Bauer method, what does a clear zone around an antibiotic disk indicate?

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What should be avoided to prevent false-negative results in the Kirby-Bauer method?

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Why must all specimens in the lab be treated as infectious?

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What do researchers aim to determine through the antibiotic susceptibility test?

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What is the purpose of incubating the bacterial broth culture prior to the Kirby-Bauer method?

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What is the recommended incubation temperature for the Kirby-Bauer method?

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Which statement is true regarding the origin of the zone of inhibition in antibiotic susceptibility testing?

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Which of the following actions should be taken after placing antibiotic discs on the agar surface?

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What protective gear should be worn during the laboratory procedure?

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What is the primary role of the Mueller-Hinton Agar in the Kirby-Bauer method?

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Which factor is most relevant when interpreting the results of the Kirby-Bauer method?

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What should be done immediately after recording results in an antibiotic susceptibility test?

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During the Kirby-Bauer method, what does the measurement of the zone of inhibition help determine?

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Which of the following represents a crucial step in preparing for the Kirby-Bauer assay?

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What is the primary purpose of incubating the plates overnight at 37°C?

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How should the zone of inhibition be measured?

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What should be recorded for each drug after measuring the zone of inhibition?

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Why is it important to label the MHA plate and the Gradient plate correctly?

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What is the significance of using a concentration gradient agar for Streptomycin testing?

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Which of the following is true regarding the interpretation of results from the antibiotic susceptibility test?

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Which material is essential for creating a lawn of bacteria on the agar plate?

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What must be done after placing antibiotic discs on the agar plate?

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When comparing results, what should the obtained measurements be compared with?

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What is the appropriate temperature for incubating the plates during the antibiotic testing procedure?

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Flashcards

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing

A laboratory technique to determine how susceptible bacteria are to different antibiotics.

Zone of inhibition

The clear area around an antibiotic disc where bacteria don't grow, indicating sensitivity to the antibiotic.

Antibiotic sensitivity

The degree to which a bacteria is affected by an antibiotic.

Antibiotic resistance

When bacteria develop the ability to survive even with the presence of an antibiotic.

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Bacterial culture

A sample of bacteria grown in a lab setting.

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Agar plate

A plate with a solid nutrient medium used to grow bacteria.

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Antibiotic disc

A small disc containing a specific amount of antibiotic.

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Incubation

Keeping the bacteria plates in a controlled environment (temperature) for a specified period of time.

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Streptomycin

A type of antibiotic.

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Control plate

A reference point for evaluating bacterial growth compared to the test plate.

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Antibiotic Susceptibility Test

A test to determine the effectiveness of an antibiotic against a specific bacteria.

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MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration)

The lowest antibiotic concentration that stops bacterial growth.

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MBC (Minimum Bactericidal Concentration)

The lowest antibiotic concentration that kills all bacteria.

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Bactericidal Antibiotic

An antibiotic that kills bacteria.

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Bacteriostatic Antibiotic

An antibiotic that stops bacteria from growing.

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Kirby-Bauer method

A lab technique to test antibiotic effectiveness.

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Bacterial mutations

Changes in bacteria's DNA that may lead to antibiotic resistance.

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Antibiotic action mechanisms

Ways antibiotics affect bacterial cells' functions.

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Lawn Technique

Spreading bacterial culture evenly across the surface of an agar plate, creating a smooth bacterial layer for testing.

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McFarland Standard

A standardized solution used to match the turbidity (cloudiness) of a bacterial culture, ensuring consistent testing results.

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Antibiotic Susceptibility

The degree to which bacteria are affected by a specific antibiotic.

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How to measure antibiotic susceptibility?

By measuring the diameter of the zone of inhibition around each antibiotic disc, we can categorize the bacteria as Sensitive (S), Intermediately Sensitive (I) or Resistant (R) to a specific antibiotic.

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What's a false negative result?

When a bacterial culture appears resistant to an antibiotic due to faulty technique, like the antibiotic disc not fully touching the agar.

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Why is it important to swab plates evenly?

Uneven swabbing will lead to inconsistent bacterial growth, affecting the accuracy of the zone of inhibition measurements.

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Why is it important to incubate plates for 4-6 hours?

This ensures the bacterial culture reaches a certain density, allowing for clear results in the antibiotic susceptibility testing.

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Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)

The lowest concentration of an antibiotic that stops bacteria from growing.

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Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC)

The lowest concentration of an antibiotic that kills all bacteria.

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What are the 5 basic mechanisms of antibiotic action?

  1. Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis
  2. Inhibition of Protein Synthesis (Translation)
  3. Alteration of Cell Membranes
  4. Inhibition of Nucleic Acid Synthesis
  5. Other Mechanisms
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Why is swabbing plates evenly important?

Uneven swabbing can lead to inconsistent bacterial growth, affecting the accuracy of the zone of inhibition measurements.

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Why is incubation for 4-6 hours crucial?

It allows the bacterial culture to reach a suitable density for accurate antibiotic susceptibility testing results.

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What is the Kirby-Bauer test used for?

The Kirby-Bauer test helps determine if bacteria are sensitive or resistant to specific antibiotics.

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What does a clear zone around an antibiotic disc mean?

It means the bacteria is sensitive to the antibiotic - the antibiotic is stopping its growth.

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What happens if there is no clear zone?

This means the bacteria is resistant to that specific antibiotic - it's not affected by it.

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What are we measuring in the Kirby-Bauer test?

We measure the diameter of the clear zone around each antibiotic disc to determine if the bacteria is sensitive, intermediate, or resistant.

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Why do we swab plates evenly?

To ensure bacteria are spread out uniformly, allowing us to accurately measure the zone of inhibition.

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Why is it important to tap the antibiotic disc?

Tapping ensures the disc is fully in contact with the agar, preventing false negative results.

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Why do we incubate the plates for 4-6 hours?

This allows the bacteria to grow to a specific density, making it easier to see the zones of inhibition when the antibiotic is added.

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Why is it important to keep plates lid side down?

Water droplets falling on the agar surface can dilute the antibiotic, ruining the zones of inhibition.

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Why is it important to pick a single colony?

Picking multiple colonies can introduce different bacteria, leading to inaccurate results.

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What is the McFarland Standard?

A standardized solution used to match the turbidity (cloudiness) of a bacterial culture ensuring consistent testing results.

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How do you measure antibiotic susceptibility?

By measuring the diameter of the zone of inhibition around each antibiotic disc, we can categorize the bacteria as Sensitive (S), Intermediately Sensitive (I) or Resistant (R) to a specific antibiotic.

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What are the advantages of antimicrobial susceptibility testing?

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing helps us determine the best antibiotic to use for a specific infection, preventing resistance and improving treatment outcomes.

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Study Notes

Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing

  • Antibiotic resistance occurs due to genetic mutations or modifications in bacteria, allowing them to survive antibiotic treatment.
  • Antibiotic susceptibility tests are used to determine which antibiotic is most effective against a specific bacterium.
  • The Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method is a common way to test antibiotic susceptibility.
  • The method involves spreading a bacterial culture on a plate, placing antibiotic discs on the plate, and incubating it.
  • A clear zone of inhibition around the antibiotic disc indicates the bacterium is susceptible to the antibiotic.
  • Measuring the diameter of this zone allows determination of the antibiotic's effectiveness.
  • Results are categorized as: Sensitive (S), Intermediate (I), or Resistant (R).
  • The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) are used to define the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics.
  • MIC is the smallest concentration of antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth; MBC is the smallest concentration required to kill bacteria.

Laboratory Procedure

  • All specimens should be treated as infectious, and appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn.
  • Specimens must be properly labeled to avoid contamination.
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for testing and result recording.
  • Results should be recorded immediately.

Basic Mechanisms of Antibiotic Action

  • Inhibition of cell wall synthesis (most common).
  • Inhibition of protein synthesis (translation).
  • Alteration of cell membranes.
  • Inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis.
  • Anti-metabolite activity.

Kirby-Bauer Disc Diffusion Method - Principle

  • The Kirby-Bauer method is a widely used technique for testing the sensitivity of bacteria to antimicrobials.
  • Bacterial cultures are spread uniformly on a Mueller-Hinton agar plate (MHA).
  • Antibiotic discs are placed on the agar surface, and the plates are incubated.
  • Zones of inhibition, the clear areas around antibiotic discs, are measured to determine the susceptibility of the bacterium.

Additional Information

  • The MacFarland standard is a standardized turbidity scale used to ensure that bacterial cultures have a uniform density for testing.
  • The Mueller-Hinton Agar (MHA) is the preferred medium for antimicrobial susceptibility testing as it provides consistent growth conditions to ensure reliable results.

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This quiz covers the principles of antibiotic susceptibility testing, including the methods used, such as the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. It explores how to interpret results, including sensitive, intermediate, and resistant classifications. Test your knowledge on the key concepts of antibiotic resistance and susceptibility measurements.

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