[Multi-center evaluation of Showa disk susceptibility to presumptively determine minimum inhibitory concentrations through linear regression analysis]

Rinsho Byori. 1991 Apr;39(4):429-36.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

To confirm the reliability of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) determined by use of predefined linear regressions to bacterial growth inhibitory zone diameter on Showa disk susceptibility test, the multi-center evaluation along daily routines was performed in comparison with the standard agar dilution method. In total, 4,107 (89.0%) of 4,613 testings gave comparable MICs with 4-fold or less differences to those determined by the standard agar dilutions. The agreement of MICs (less than or equal to 4-fold differences) for gram-negative rods, excluding Pseudomonas aeruginosa, against 10 antimicrobial agents was estimated to 92.1%, and those for gram-positive cocci against 9 agents and for the strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa against 8 agents were 84.5% and 81.7%, respectively. With these results, we can conclude that, under the well-controlled test procedures, the MIC correlates determined by Showa disk susceptibility test are enough comparable to those determined by the standard agar dilution method.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Bacteria / growth & development
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests / methods
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests / standards*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Regression Analysis

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents