[Evaluation of sensi-disk elution for colistin susceptibility determination in multidrug resistant gramnegative bacilli]

Rev Chilena Infectol. 2020 Feb;37(1):87-88. doi: 10.4067/S0716-10182020000100087.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Using clinical strains of multidrug resistant (MDR) Gram negative bacilli, we compared MICs obtained from both broth microdilution, the reference method, and sensi-disk elution method. We found that, with A. baumannii exception, results were very similar. Sensi-disk elution method could be a good and reliable alternative for colistin resistance determination.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Acinetobacter baumannii / drug effects
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / pharmacology
  • Colistin* / pharmacology
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria* / drug effects
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests* / methods
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests* / standards

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Colistin