The physician in question will have to prescribe a higher dose for optimal
functioning of the bacteria.
The sensitivity or susceptibility of a bacteria to antibiotics is defined as the
ability of the antibiotics to prevent or inhibit growth of the bacteria and the
therapeutic effect is uncertain.
In this scenario, the patient was given tetracycline as a starter before test
results were out. The test result confirms the antibiotic has ability to inhibit
the growth of the bacteria . The physician will have to prescribe higher
doses so that the antibacterial action is maximized.
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