The Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance for the Clinical Laboratory: The Role of the Antibiogram
Document Type
Program
Publication Date
12-21-2022
Publication Source
Medical Laboratory Observer
ISBN/ISSN
0580-7247
Abstract
Upon completion of this article, the reader will be able to:
1. List the reasons that have led to antimicrobial resistance.
2. Discuss healthcare statistics and outcomes of multidrug-resistant bacteria.
3. Describe how proper antibiotic treatment is selected for individual patients.
4. Discuss how antibiograms are generated, used, and developed.
eCommons Citation
Tenover, Fred C., "The Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance for the Clinical Laboratory: The Role of the Antibiogram" (2022). Training Materials on Antimicrobial Resistance. 1.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/amr_training/1
