MIC and disk diffusion quality control guidelines for Neisseria gonorrhoeae susceptibility tests of cefdinir, cefetamet, CI-960, fleroxacin, lomefloxacin, and temafloxacin.
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Erwin, M E
RESUMO
Cefdinir (FK482), cefetamet (Ro 15-8074), CI-960, fleroxacin, lomefloxacin, and temafloxacin have potent activities against Neisseria gonorrhoeae. They were tested in a multilaboratory study to establish quality control guidelines. Quality control ranges for N. gonorrhoeae ATCC 49226 were determined by using multiple GC agar lots, three disk lots, and a number of test replicates consistent with the M23-T guidelines of the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards. The MIC ranges included 2 to 4 log2 dilution steps. The recommended inhibition zone diameter ranges were generally 7 to 8 mm and included greater than or equal to 91.3% of all recorded study results.
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