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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Update - SWACM

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Old ParadigmEmergence of a new β-lactamase(e.g., ESBL or carbapenemase)Perform screen test for resistance mechanism(elevated MICs near “S” breakpoint are “suspicious”)ESBLPerform special confirmatory testfor resistance mechanismChange the susceptibility report if resistancemechanism is detectedMHT

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