Pseudomonas resistance due to inactivated susceptibility disks.
The deterioration of carbenicillin is similar to that of other penicillins. Susceptibility test results, by using disks which have been exposed to humidity, may indicate false resistance. Proper storage and handling methods are suggested.
D002228:Carbenicillin / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000592:standards; D004355:Drug Stability; D006813:Humidity; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests / Q000295:instrumentation; D010403:Penicillin Resistance; D011550:Pseudomonas aeruginosa / Q000187:drug effects*
D002228:Carbenicillin