Antibiotic Classification and Modes of Action - bioMerieux

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Customer Education Antibiotic Classification Antibiotics & Susceptibility Testing Microbiologists work with antibiotics every day. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) is one of the primary functions of the Microbiology Lab. But, how much do Microbiologists really know about antibiotics? Let’s review some basic information and see how it can be applied daily. © bioMérieux, Inc., Customer Education March 2008 4
Customer Education Antibiotic Classification What is an Antibiotic? Antibiotic is a chemical substance produced by a microorganism that inhibits the growth of or kills other microorganisms. Antimicrobial agent is a chemical substance derived from a biological source or produced by chemical synthesis that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms. The noun “antibiotic” was first used in 1942 by Dr. Selman A. Waksman, soil microbiologist. Dr. Waksman and his colleagues discovered several actinomycetes derived antibiotics. The two terms are usually used synonymously and that practice will continue throughout this presentation. The word “antibiotic” will be used to describe: a chemical substance derivable from a microorganism or produced by chemical synthesis that kills or inhibits microorganisms and cures infections. © bioMérieux, Inc., Customer Education March 2008 5
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