Serum Bacteriostatic or Bacteriocidal Concentration (Schlichter Test)
Jul.25, 2009 in
Bacterial Infectious Diseases (Including Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Legionella Infections)
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In patients with bacterial endocarditis whose symptoms persist despite treatment, it is important to know whether antibiotic therapy really is effective in vivo. Also, some antibiotics, such as gentamicin, have a therapeutic range close to the toxic range. Blood levels of some antibiotics can be measured using various methods. This will provide some assurance that […]