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An infection can be caused by either gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria. Knowing which type of bacteria that caused the infection will help determine the right antibiotic for each infection. We would not want to just give a broad-spectrum antibiotic randomly because that would contribute to creating superbugs. The zone of inhibition in the antibiotic sensitivity test will help determine which antibiotic works for each type of bacteria.

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1:48 – Why do we have to prepare an inoculum?
2:33 - How to prepare McFarland turbidity standards?
5:04 - Disk diffusion method or Kirby-Bauer method
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8:15 – Disk diffusion method procedure and interpretation
13:56 – Example
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Information provided here is for education and entertainment purposes only, not intended for diagnosis. Please consult your doctor for any health related issues you may have. As new medical technologies are updated, there are more ways to cure illnesses, new testing methods and the older methods could be obsolete. Therefore, please double check your information for the most up-to-date facts.

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