title: Susceptibility testing of anaerobes--fact, fancy, and wishful thinking.
abstract: Some of the problems encountered in anaerobic bacteriology and anaerobic susceptibility testing are reviewed. These include the lack of identification of Bacteroides fragilis group species, standardization of test media, methodology, and clinically relevant minimum inhibitory concentration breakpoints. Methodologic variations may lead to marked differences in the degree of activity reported, especially for newer antimicrobial agents. Studies on the correlation of clinical efficacy and in vitro susceptibility data performed by the various techniques are needed.
authors.affiliation: Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center, California.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Goldstein
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Citron
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000187:drug effects*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents