Antifungal Susceptibility Testing to Determine Mic of Amphotericin B, Fluconazole and Ketoconazole Against Ocular Fungal Infection

Authors

  • Mitesh H. Patel Medical College & SSG Hospital, Vadodara
  • Avani M. Patel Govt. Dental College, Ahmedabad
  • Sachin M. Patel B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
  • Govind L Ninama Medical College & SSG Hospital, Vadodara
  • Kamlesh R. Patel Sarthak Laboratory & Cornea foundation, Ahmedabad
  • Bharti C. Lavingia Sarthak Laboratory & Cornea foundation, Ahmedabad

Keywords:

Yeast, Mold, MIC

Abstract

Purpose:  To standardize In-vitro antifungal susceptibility testing by agar dilution method to find out minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Amphotericin B, fluconazole and ketoconazole against ocular fungal isolates.

Methods: A total of 90 isolates (25 yeast & 65 filamentous fungi) were included. The drugs were added in serial double dilution in medium containing yeast nitrogen base. The MIC was determined by inhibition of visible growth on lowest concentration of drug containing media as comparing with visible growth on drug free media.

Results: Out of 25 yeast isolates, all are sensitive to Amphotericin B, 8 % & 12 % are resistant to Fluconazole & ketoconazole respectively. Out of 65 Filamentous fungi, 3 %, 20 % & 28 % are resistant to Amphotericin B, Fluconazole & Ketoconazole respectively.

Conclusion: The methodology used in study is user’s friendly, reliable & cost effective.

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2011-09-30

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Patel MH, Patel AM, Patel SM, Ninama GL, Patel KR, Lavingia BC. Antifungal Susceptibility Testing to Determine Mic of Amphotericin B, Fluconazole and Ketoconazole Against Ocular Fungal Infection. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2011 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 May 3];2(02):302-5. Available from: https://njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/1903

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Vol. 2 No. 02 (2011)

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