Uji Kultur dan Identifikasi Jamur dalam Kedokteran
12 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Metode apa yang paling umum digunakan untuk menguji sensitivitas fungi seperti Candida terhadap obat antijamur?

  • Obat antijamur diterapkan pada media agar padat
  • Metode difusi cakram (metode Kirby-Bauer) (correct)
  • Konsentrasi fungisidal minimum (MFC)
  • Konsentrasi hambat minimum (MIC)
  • Apa yang diukur setelah inkubasi dalam metode disk diffusion untuk menguji sensitivitas fungi terhadap obat antijamur?

  • Zona inhibisi (correct)
  • Jumlah koloni fungi
  • Konsentrasi fungisidal minimum (MFC)
  • Konsentrasi minimal yang menghambat (MIC)
  • Apa itu Konsentrasi Hambat Minimal (MIC) dalam konteks tes sensitivitas fungi?

  • Metode mengukur diameter zona inhibisi
  • Konsentrasi terendah yang menghambat pertumbuhan isolat fungi (correct)
  • Konsentrasi terendah yang membunuh isolat fungi
  • Proses untuk membuat isolat fungi resisten terhadap obat antijamur
  • Apa yang diukur dalam Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MFC) testing?

    <p>Konsentrasi terendah yang membunuh isolat fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bagaimana cara Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) testing dilakukan?

    <p>Menggunakan teknik mikrodilusi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa kesamaan antara Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) dan Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MFC) testing?

    <p>Keduanya melibatkan teknik mikrodilusi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Metode apa yang digunakan untuk menentukan MIC agen antijamur dengan memasang strip yang diberi sediaan konsentrasi obat yang meningkat pada sebuah agar plate yang diinokulasi dengan isolat jamur?

    <p>Metode E-test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa kesulitan utama dalam interpretasi hasil pengujian sensitivitas jamur?

    <p>Siklus hidup jamur yang kompleks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Metode apa yang mirip dengan metode MIC untuk jamur sejenis ragi, tetapi diadaptasi secara khusus untuk pengujian sensitivitas terhadap jamur?

    <p>Metode Turbidimetric broth microdilution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa yang menyebabkan pengujian sensitivitas jamur dapat dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor?

    <p>Metode pengujian yang bervariabilitas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa manfaat utama dari metode Time-kill assay dalam pengujian sensitivitas jamur?

    <p>Memantau pertumbuhan isolat jamur secara langsung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apa perbedaan utama antara metode agar-based dan E-test dalam pengujian sensitivitas jamur?

    <p>Cara penentuan MIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fungal Sensitivity Testing in Medicine

    Understanding the susceptibility of fungi to antifungal drugs is a crucial step in optimizing treatment strategies against fungal infections. Fungal sensitivity testing ensures that patients receive the most effective and safe medications, leading to better outcomes and reduced drug resistance. In this article, we'll delve into the methods employed in fungal sensitivity testing.

    Yeast-like Fungi Sensitivity Testing

    1. Disk diffusion method (Kirby-Bauer method): The most common method for testing the susceptibility of yeast-like fungi, such as Candida species, against antifungal drugs. Antifungal agents are applied to a paper disk, which is then placed on the surface of a solid agar medium inoculated with the fungal isolate. After incubation, the zone of inhibition is measured to determine the drug's susceptibility.

    2. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC): A method that involves determining the lowest concentration of an antifungal agent that inhibits the growth of a fungal isolate. MIC testing requires a microdilution technique, which can be done using broth or agar-based media.

    3. Minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC): This method determines the lowest concentration of an antifungal agent that kills a fungal isolate. MFC testing can be done using the same microdilution techniques as MIC testing.

    4. E-test: A commercially available method that determines the MIC of antifungal agents by placing a strip impregnated with increasing concentrations of the drug on an agar plate inoculated with the fungal isolate. The MIC is determined by reading the concentration at the intersection of the strip and the zone of inhibition.

    Mold Sensitivity Testing

    1. Agar-based methods: Similar to the disk diffusion method used for yeast-like fungi, mold sensitivity testing involves applying antifungal agents to a paper disk on the surface of an agar medium inoculated with the fungal isolate. However, due to the filamentous nature of molds, these methods require modifications to account for their growth patterns.

    2. Turbidimetric broth microdilution method: This method is similar to the MIC method described earlier for yeast-like fungi, but it is specifically adapted for mold sensitivity testing.

    3. Time-kill assay: This method involves culturing the fungal isolate in the presence of varying concentrations of antifungal agents and monitoring the growth over time. This method allows for a more complete understanding of the fungicidal effect of the drug on the mold.

    Challenges in Fungal Sensitivity Testing

    1. Interpretation of results: Fungal sensitivity testing results can be challenging to interpret due to the complexity of the fungal life cycle and the presence of antifungal resistance mechanisms.

    2. Variability: Fungal sensitivity testing can be influenced by various factors, such as the method used, the inoculum size, and the growth conditions. These factors can lead to inconsistent results, complicating the interpretation of sensitivity data.

    In conclusion, fungal sensitivity testing is a crucial aspect of managing fungal infections in medicine. Several methods have been developed to test the susceptibility of yeast-like and mold fungi to antifungal agents. Understanding these methods and their limitations is essential for accurately interpreting the results and optimizing treatment strategies for patients. While fungal sensitivity testing presents challenges, continuous efforts to improve these methods and establish standardized protocols will help in addressing these concerns and providing better patient care.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Artikel ini membahas metode-metode yang digunakan dalam uji kultur dan identifkasi jamur terhadap yang berperan sebagai penyebab mikosis

    More Like This

    Fungal Classification Quiz
    10 questions
    Fungal Infections and Anti-Fungal Drugs
    39 questions
    Fungal Reproduction and Spores
    11 questions

    Fungal Reproduction and Spores

    SustainableAntigorite1088 avatar
    SustainableAntigorite1088
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser