Broth microdilution susceptibility testing of Francisella tularensis: quality control limits for nine antimicrobial agents and three standard quality control strains.
For broth microdilution susceptibility tests of Francisella tularensis, Mueller-Hinton broth with 2% Isovitalex is recommended. Using that medium, we studied three standard control strains tested with nine antimicrobial agents potentially efficacious for treating tularemia. An eight-laboratory collaborative study generated the data needed to propose appropriate MIC control limits.
Brown
Steven D
SD
Clinical Microbiology Institute, 9725 S.W. Commerce Circle-Suite A1, Wilsonville, OR 97070, USA. SBrown@clinmicroinst.com
Krisher
Karen
K
Traczewski
Maria M
MM
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003470:Culture Media; D005604:Francisella tularensis / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D011786:Quality Control; D012015:Reference Standards
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003470:Culture Media