1. Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion test.
Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion test. An isolate of Escherichia coli has been incubated with several antibiotic-impregnated discs. The zones of inhibition around each disc will be measured and compared with agreed standards to determine whether the isolate is sensitive or resistant to each antibiotic. Courtesy of Dr Dorina Timofte and Mr Andrew Wattret, from The University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science
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