Comparison of the minimum inhibitory concentration of expired and unexpired antibacterial agents on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
Date of Publication
1998
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Subject Categories
Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
Three-month expired antibacterial agents were tested for their minimum inhibitory concentration against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The antibacterial agents were: ampicillin/cloxacillin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, cefixime, chloramphenicol, and penicillin. Results showed that the minimum inhibitory concentrations of the expired antibacterial agents were different from the unexpired ones. But statistically there was no significant difference between the two sets of data except for chloramphenicol against S. aureus. It can be said that ampicillin/cloxacillin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, cefixime, and penicillin are still considered potent against E. coli and S. aureus infections even after three months of its expiry date. Chloramphenicol is still considered potent against E. coli infections only.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU08370
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
35 leaves ; Computer printout
Keywords
Antibacterial agents; Microorganisms--Effect of antibiotics on; Escherichia coli; Staphylococcus aureus
Recommended Citation
Buendia, F. M., & Madrazo, V. R. (1998). Comparison of the minimum inhibitory concentration of expired and unexpired antibacterial agents on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/4049
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1-26-2021
