Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)
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The MIC is the lowest concentration of antimicrobial that prevents visible growth (inhibits bacterial growth) in body tissues and fluids that. (measured visually)
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Organism and antimicrobial specific
Report organism(s) and susceptibilities to antimicrobials
- Susceptible (S)
- Intermediate (I)
- Resistant (R)
N.B : Drug must inhibit microorganism at lower concentrations than those that produce toxic effects in humans
- MBC = minimum bactericidal concentration lowest concentration of antibiotic that kills bacteria.