What does the zone of inhibition refer to in a Kirby-Bauer test?
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In this test, a paper disk containing a specific antibiotic is placed on a culture of bacteria. The antibiotic diffuses from the disk into the surrounding agar, creating a concentration gradient. Show more…
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