David Greenwood, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
Published online: April 2001
DOI: 10.1038/npg.els.0001995
Antibacterial susceptibility testing methods measure the response of a bacterial strain to an antibacterial agent, thereby providing an essential guide to the treatment of infection.
Keywords: antibiotics; antibacterial agents; susceptibility testing; therapy; treatment of infection
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