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BBS2001 Threats and Defence Mechanisms

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What is the breakpoint and minimum inhibitory concentration?

Author: Mirte Schattorie



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Breakpoint: chosen concentration of the antibiotic which defines whether the bacteria is susceptible or resistant to the antibiotic minimum inhibitory concentration: lowest concentration of the antibiotic that inhibits the growth of the bacteria bacteria is resistant when MIC is above the breakpoint bacteria is susceptible when MIC is equal to or below the breakpoint


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