![]() ![]() (1972) found that the API test was able to correctly identify 671 strains of Enterobacteriaceae, including Klebsiella, Enterobacter Protues, and Providencia however, the tests also included conventional methods. ![]() Results from a study conducted by Bartoli et al. (Reynolds, 2009) Researchers have investigated the effectiveness of the API 20E kit in order to determine how effective the use of these tests are in identifying different strains of Enterobacteriaceae. The code is compared to a codebook, which determines the bacterial species. After results are recorded, a code is determined from the amount of + and – tests results. The test contains 20 test compartments, in which some of the compartments will change color with pH differences when samples of bacterial suspension are added and other compartments will produce end products that need to be identified using different reagents. The API-20E test strip is a type of API test that was developed in order to identify enteric gram negative rods. In order to find out what bacteria is present and the course of action in regard to diagnosis and plan of care there have been tests known as “API” developed in order to get an accurate and fast reading. There is a variation of different types of bacteria found in every habitat and can be associate with various diseases and illnesses. In fact, according to Madian et al., (2012), there are more than 10,000 metric tons of different types of antimicrobial drugs developed and used per year. Antibiotics are characterized according to their molecular make-up, type of microbial action, and spectrum of antimicrobial action. There are many different types of bacteria and not every antibiotic can fight against every bacteria. Antibiotics were developed in order to fight bacteria and are used in clinical medicine, as well as in agriculture. The results of this study were successful in that an Enteriobacteria was determined using the API profile index.Īntibiotics are a type of antimicrobial agent that is developed from microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. The code was referenced to the API profile index as “ Klebsiella pneumoniae”. The resulting numbers were tabluted on the point system and it was indicated as a final seven digit code “5215773”. API Rapid 20NE test was used in order to identify the type of Enterobacteriaceae. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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