EUCASTpublicaties

EUCASTpublications is the official publication portal for the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST). EUCAST is a subcommittee of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) and is responsible for developing and disseminating guidelines for antimicrobial susceptibility testing in Europe.

The EUCASTpublications website serves as a central repository for all official EUCAST documents. This includes their widely recognized susceptibility testing breakpoints, which are crucial for interpreting the results of antimicrobial susceptibility tests and guiding the selection of appropriate antibiotic treatments. These breakpoints are regularly updated based on scientific evidence and evolving resistance patterns.

In addition to breakpoints, EUCASTpublications hosts documents related to methodology, interpretation, and other relevant aspects of antimicrobial susceptibility testing. This encompasses information on the principles of disk diffusion, broth microdilution, and other testing methods, as well as guidance on the interpretation of specific antibiotic-microorganism combinations.

The publications are intended for a range of healthcare professionals, including clinical microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, pharmacists, and veterinarians. They play a vital role in promoting standardized antimicrobial susceptibility testing practices across Europe, contributing to effective antimicrobial stewardship and the fight against antimicrobial resistance. The website is freely accessible to all interested parties.