FIGURE 10.13 An Antibiogram In this example, 12 different antimicrobial medications incorporated in paper discs have been placed on two plates containing different cultures of Staphylococcus aureus. Clear areas are where bacterial growth has been inhibited.

FIGURE 10.13 An Antibiogram In this example, 12 different antimicrobial medications incorporated in paper discs have been placed on two plates containing different cultures of Staphylococcus aureus. Clear areas are where bacterial growth has been inhibited.

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How can you tell that these S. aureus isolates are different strains?

FIGURE 10.13 An Antibiogram In this example, 12 different
antimicrobial medications incorporated in paper discs have been
placed on two plates containing different cultures of Staphylococcus
aureus. Clear areas are where bacterial growth has been inhibited.

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