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Antimicrobial Agents: Usage and Testing by Hely Patel is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the selection and use of appropriate antimicrobial agents. It covers culture and sensitivity testing to identify the infecting organism and determine drug susceptibility. Key factors in selecting an antimicrobial include the site and severity of infection, the likely causative organisms, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of available drugs, and host factors like renal or hepatic function. Empirical therapy should consider common pathogens for an infection type before sens
- Author
- Hely Patel
- Language
- EN