[Evaluation of a rapid technique for antibiotic sensitivity testing using an MS-2 automate and blood culture medium]

Ann Biol Clin (Paris). 1981;39(5):285-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors propose a rapid method for studying antibiotic sensitivity of bacteria isolated from blood cultures. An MS-2 automate is used directly with bacteria collected after centrifugation. With the exception of the sensitivity of Gram-positive cocci to the combination of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprime and to Penicillin G and of Gram-negative bacillus to beta lactamines, the results were comparable to those obtained after isolation of bacteria on gel medium. Various causes for error are discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Bacteria / drug effects
  • Blood / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests / instrumentation
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests / methods*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents