Variability and interpretability of benzylpenicillin inhibition zone edges in Staphylococcus aureus – a multi-center study in Austria
In summary, our study demonstrates that benzylpenicillin susceptibility testing using the EUCAST-recommended methodology is feasible, but accurate and reproducible assessment of zone edges requires both experience and optimal materials. Thorough validation of locally used materials is therefore essential before implementing this approach for routine use.
Authors
- Lamiss Mejdoubi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1639-9055)
- Silke Huber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7021-1845)
- Markus Hell
- Dieter Mitteregger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7436-6054)
- Brigitte Selitsch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4859-9724)
- Alexandra Wojna
- Philipp Grubwieser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6233-8910)
- David Niklas Springer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3074-7124)
- Harald Dirschmid
- Birgit Willinger
- Sonja Lener
- Verena Schliesser
- Barbara Ströbele
- Felix Lötsch
Institutions
- Innsbruck Medical University (AT)
- Universität Innsbruck (AT)
- Paracelsus Medical University (AT)
- Landeskrankenhaus Feldkirch (AT)
- Klinikum Klagenfurt (AT)
- Hanusch Hospital (AT)
- Universitätsklinikum St. Pölten (AT)
- Austrian Road Safety Board (AT)
- Medical University of Vienna (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-025-05374-4
- Primary Topic
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universität Wien
- Medizinische Universität Wien
- Medizinische Universität Innsbruck
- Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität
- Universität Innsbruck