Tag: resistance

  • Case Study: How Do Bacteria Become Resistant?

    Case Study: How Do Bacteria Become Resistant?

    Students analyze data regarding methicillin and penicillin resistant bacteria, focusing how hospitals inadvertently drive the evolution of resistant strains.  Each section of the case explores an aspect of dealing with bacteria, including sanitation,  analyzing agar plates uses the Kirby-Bauer disk method and concludes with students suggesting plans for reducing the incidence of MRSA in hospitals. With…