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Erythromycin – 15 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse
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Brand: Bioanalyse
Origin: Turkey
Use: Vitro Diagnostic Use Only
Number Of Disk: 50
Category: Antibiotic Disc
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Erythromycin – 15 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse
The Erythromycin – 15 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse is a paper disc impregnated with 15 micrograms of erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic. It is used in the disc diffusion method of antimicrobial susceptibility testing to determine the susceptibility of bacteria to erythromycin.
The disc diffusion method is a simple and inexpensive method for testing the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics. It is based on the principle that bacteria that are susceptible to an antibiotic will not be able to grow near the disc containing the antibiotic.
To perform the disc diffusion test, a bacterial suspension is spread on the surface of an agar plate. Antibiotic discs are then placed on the surface of the agar plate. The plates are incubated for 16-24 hours, and then the zones of inhibition around the discs are measured. The size of the zone of inhibition is proportional to the susceptibility of the bacteria to the antibiotic.
The Erythromycin – 15 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse is a valuable tool for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections, including:
- Strep throat
- Pneumonia
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Legionnaires’ disease
- Whooping cough
- Chlamydia infection
- Mycoplasma infection
Interpretation of results:
| Zone of inhibition | Interpretation | |—|—|—| | ≥ 23 mm | Susceptible | | 14-22 mm | Intermediate | | < 14 mm | Resistant |
It is important to note that the disc diffusion method is only a semi-quantitative method for testing the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics. For more accurate results, other methods such as broth microdilution or agar dilution should be used.
The Erythromycin – 15 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse is a valuable tool for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. However, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects of erythromycin before using it. Erythromycin can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, erythromycin can cause serious side effects such as liver damage and heart problems.
Limitations of the Erythromycin – 15 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse:
- The disc diffusion method is only a semi-quantitative method for testing the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics. For more accurate results, other methods such as broth microdilution or agar dilution should be used.
- The disc diffusion method is not able to detect all bacteria that are resistant to erythromycin. For example, some strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae are resistant to erythromycin, but they may not produce a zone of inhibition around an erythromycin disc.
- The disc diffusion method can be affected by the type of agar plate used, the incubation temperature, and the inoculum density. Therefore, it is important to follow standardized procedures when performing the disc diffusion test.
Additional information about erythromycin:
Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. Macrolide antibiotics are effective against a wide range of bacteria, including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Erythromycin is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, which means that it prevents bacteria from growing.
Erythromycin is a safe and effective antibiotic for most people. However, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects of erythromycin before using it. Erythromycin is not recommended for people who are allergic to macrolide antibiotics or for people who are taking certain medications, such as warfarin or theophylline.
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