Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: The Joint Efforts of CLSI and EUCAST丨ECCMID 2023

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: The Joint Efforts of CLSI and EUCAST丨ECCMID 2023

2024.01.15
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) is pivotal in both individualized and empirical treatments. Notably, standards set for interpreting AST results enable clinicians to choose suitable medications and optimal treatment plans, acting as a significant tool in controlling antimicrobial resistance. The most influential bodies in this space are the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) of the United States and the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST). These entities aim to standardize AST procedures and reduce experimental errors.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Insights from EUCAST Pioneer, Dr. Gunnar Kahlmeter丨ECCMID 2023

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Insights from EUCAST Pioneer, Dr. Gunnar Kahlmeter丨ECCMID 2023

2023.10.23
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) is critical in modern medicine, helping doctors determine which antibiotics are most likely to be effective against particular bacterial infections. Across the globe, standards for AST primarily revolve around the European EUCAST and the American CLSI. Dr. Gunnar Kahlmeter, one of the main architects of EUCAST, offers unique insights into the past, present, and future of AST.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: The Joint Efforts of CLSI and EUCAST丨ECCMID 2023

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: The Joint Efforts of CLSI and EUCAST丨ECCMID 2023

2023.10.12
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) is pivotal in both individualized and empirical treatments. Notably, standards set for interpreting AST results enable clinicians to choose suitable medications and optimal treatment plans, acting as a significant tool in controlling antimicrobial resistance. The most influential bodies in this space are the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) of the United States and the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST). These entities aim to standardize AST procedures and reduce experimental errors.