Examine the Diffusion Susceptibility Plate Results Shown in Figure 10

question 40

Essay

Examine the diffusion susceptibility plate results shown in Figure 10.2. Propose an explanation for the appearance of the zone around the S/10 disk, and discuss the implications for therapeutic use of this antibiotic for the pathogen tested.

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Definitions:

Bayes' Law

A theorem describing the probability of an event based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event.

P(A|B)

The probability of event A occurring, given that event B has already occurred.

P(B|A)P(A)

Represents the probability of event B given event A has occurred, multiplied by the probability of event A; used in the calculation of joint probabilities.

Bayes' Law

A theorem that describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event.