Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393615098
Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The bacteriostatic or bactericidal nature of a drug based on a test performed on the MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) series.

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Minimum inhibitory concentration is the lowest concentration of a drug that prevents visible growth of the bacteria. A bacteriostatic agent is a biological agent that inhibits the growth of the bacteria whereas a bactericidal agent is the one that kills the microscopic organisms. The broth is a liquid medium for the culture of bacteria that contains essential nutrients for the bacterial growth.

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