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Which two drugs were discovered before the routine testing for susceptibility began in the 1950s?
Which two drugs were discovered before the routine testing for susceptibility began in the 1950s?
- Cephalosporin and tetracycline
- Penicillin and sulfonamides (correct)
- Amoxicillin and fluoroquinolones
- Vancomycin and erythromycin
What is the purpose of antimicrobial susceptibility testing?
What is the purpose of antimicrobial susceptibility testing?
- To determine if a pathogen is susceptible to all antimicrobial agents
- To determine if a pathogen is susceptible to some antimicrobial agents (correct)
- To determine if a pathogen is resistant to all antimicrobial agents
- To determine if a pathogen is resistant to some antimicrobial agents
Which type of resistance is not necessary to test for in organisms?
Which type of resistance is not necessary to test for in organisms?
- Acquired resistance
- Predictable resistance
- Intrinsic resistance (correct)
- Unpredictable resistance
When did resistance to penicillin and sulfonamides begin to emerge?
When did resistance to penicillin and sulfonamides begin to emerge?
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What did the discoveries of penicillin and sulfonamides lead to in the treatment of infections?
What did the discoveries of penicillin and sulfonamides lead to in the treatment of infections?
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Study Notes
Emergence of Antimicrobial Resistance
- Penicillin and sulfonamides were discovered before the routine testing for susceptibility began in the 1950s.
Purpose of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
- The purpose of antimicrobial susceptibility testing is to determine which antimicrobial drugs are effective against a particular microorganism.
Types of Resistance
- Inherent resistance is not necessary to test for in organisms, as it is a natural characteristic of the microorganism.
History of Antimicrobial Resistance
- Resistance to penicillin and sulfonamides began to emerge in the 1950s.
Impact of Penicillin and Sulfonamides
- The discoveries of penicillin and sulfonamides led to a significant shift in the treatment of infections, as they provided effective treatments against bacterial infections.
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Test your knowledge on antimicrobial susceptibility testing with this quiz. Learn about the history of testing and the emergence of resistance.
