May 15, 2024

The CSN EN 1040 standard sets requirements for testing of the bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. An understanding of the standards by the manufacturers is important for ensuring the ability of the product to meet European efficacy requirements for disinfection practices. This article is a guide for the implementation of EN 1040 standards

Antibiotics have been of great importance in the treatment of infectious diseases for the past several decades. In order to address the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains in response to antibiotics, the development of next-generation antibiotics has been necessitated. In this regard, two important tests, the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and the Minimum Bactericidal Concentration

Zone of Inhibition (ZOI) testing is a simple, yet effective method that serves as an initial screening tool to identify promising compounds, evaluate potency and guide subsequent research. Nowadays, the increase in antibiotic resistance rates are alarming, making the search for novel and effective antimicrobial agents an urgent issue in global health. In this detailed

In the fight against infectious diseases, the dosing of antibiotics has to be just right enough for treatment to be effective and not enough to raise resistance. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) testing is one of the most important tools in clinical pharmacology. This article discusses the critical step in MIC testing for the development of