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ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bioengineering
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antimicrobial susceptibility testing
1, record 1, English, antimicrobial%20susceptibility%20testing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AST 2, record 1, English, AST
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The goal of antimicrobial susceptibility testing is to predict the in vivo success or failure of antibiotic therapy. Tests are performed in vitro, and measure the growth response of an isolated organism to a particular drug or drugs. The tests are performed under standardized conditions so that the results are reproducible. The test results should be used to guide antibiotic choice. The results of antimicrobial susceptibility testing should be combined with clinical information and experience when selecting the most appropriate antibiotic for your patient. 3, record 1, English, - antimicrobial%20susceptibility%20testing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The emergence and dissemination of resistance has made it imperative for laboratories to use in vitro tests that can detect resistance. The concept of antimicrobial resistance testing (ART) should replace antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). ART requires flexibility in testing systems and current AST methods are often handicapped. This is due to an over emphasis on standardization, not accounting for the diversity and complexity of resistance mechanisms. 2, record 1, English, - antimicrobial%20susceptibility%20testing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Technique biologique
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test de sensibilité aux antimicrobiens
1, record 1, French, test%20de%20sensibilit%C3%A9%20aux%20antimicrobiens
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- épreuve de sensibilité aux antimicrobiens 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20sensibilit%C3%A9%20aux%20antimicrobiens
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test de laboratoire permettant de déterminer le degré de sensibilité d'un micro-organisme donné à un agent antimicrobien donné. 3, record 1, French, - test%20de%20sensibilit%C3%A9%20aux%20antimicrobiens
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les résultats des tests de sensibilité aux antimicrobiens sont notamment utilisés pour prédire l'efficacité d'une antibiothérapie. 3, record 1, French, - test%20de%20sensibilit%C3%A9%20aux%20antimicrobiens
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Pharmacy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- antimicrobial susceptibility
1, record 2, English, antimicrobial%20susceptibility
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since periodontal infections are generally mixed anaerobic and facultative anaerobic infection, identifying the causative organisms in the subgingival flora and determining their antimicrobial susceptibility is helpful in selecting the proper antimicrobial therapy. 2, record 2, English, - antimicrobial%20susceptibility
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern, profile, test, testing. 3, record 2, English, - antimicrobial%20susceptibility
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Pharmacie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sensibilité aux antimicrobiens
1, record 2, French, sensibilit%C3%A9%20aux%20antimicrobiens
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour chaque infection nosocomiale décelée, les informations suivantes ont été communiquées : localisation de l'infection, date d'apparition de l'infection, infection associée ou non à une intervention chirurgicale, agent(s) pathogène(s) isolé(s), apparition d'une bactériémie secondaire, sensibilité aux antimicrobiens des bactéries pathogènes, service dans lequel était hospitalisé le patient et, pour les patients décédés d'une infection nosocomiale, relation entre l'infection et le décès. 2, record 2, French, - sensibilit%C3%A9%20aux%20antimicrobiens
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Épreuve, test de sensibilité aux antimicrobiens. 3, record 2, French, - sensibilit%C3%A9%20aux%20antimicrobiens
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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