Analysis of Susceptibility or Resistance to Antimicrobial Agents.

ABSTRACT

Here were described the main three methods being used for analysis of antibiotic susceptibility or resistance of Streptococcus suis clinical isolates to antimicrobial agents the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion, the epsilometer test (E test), and the broth microdilution test. In each case, procedures, results, and interpretation are described, as well as their advantages or limitations when proceeds.