: The lowest concentration of an antimicrobic required to prevent visible growth of the pathogen.
This guide provides an overview of (antimicrobial agents), covering their definitions, how they are tested in clinical settings, and the principles for using them effectively to combat resistance. 1. Defining Antimicrobics antimicrobic
: Cumulative data from a laboratory that tracks local resistance trends to help clinicians choose initial treatments. 4. Antimicrobial Stewardship : The lowest concentration of an antimicrobic required
: Major types include antibacterials (oral and topical), antifungals , and antiseptics . 2. Mechanism of Action covering their definitions
Antimicrobics work by targeting essential biological processes in microbes that are absent or different in human cells. The five primary targets in bacteria include:
: Preventing the transcription of genetic code. 3. Antimicrobic Susceptibility Testing (AST)