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Changing MIC Breakpoints: Do Mechanisms Count

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Something to Think About<br />

• <strong>Breakpoints</strong> can vary by infection type (e.g.,<br />

cystitis vs. sepsis vs. meningitis, etc.).<br />

• <strong>Breakpoints</strong> can vary by the method of antibiotic<br />

administration (e.g., oral vs. IV administration)<br />

or dosage given (customary vs. highest dose).<br />

• The FDA and CLSI breakpoints are based only<br />

on the drug level achieved in blood using the<br />

customary dose<br />

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