MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria growing on an agar plate Paper tab infused with vancomycin. The surrounding area it has diffused into, killing off all bacteria in the area, is called the zone of inhibition. Rectangular S VRSA (vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria growing on an agar plate Paper tab infused with vancomycin. Note that the zone of inhibition is much smaller, demonstrating that the bacteria can grow in the presence of the antibiotic.

MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria growing on an agar plate Paper tab infused with vancomycin. The surrounding area it has diffused into, killing off all bacteria in the area, is called the zone of inhibition. Rectangular S VRSA (vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria growing on an agar plate Paper tab infused with vancomycin. Note that the zone of inhibition is much smaller, demonstrating that the bacteria can grow in the presence of the antibiotic.

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781111306663

Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Publisher:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Chapter12: Gram-positive Cocci

Section: Chapter Questions

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