Bacteria

Most of EUCAST’s work is dedicated to defining breakpoints for bacteria that cause infections in humans.

How to Use This Section:

This page gives you access to information and services related to pathogenic bacteria.
Important: All resources here are complementary. Please review them together before releasing any laboratory report.

What You’ll Find:

• Breakpoint Tables – clear instructions on testing and interpretation.
• Guidance Documents – answers to more complex or exceptional questions.
• Expected Phenotypes and Expert Rules – tools to validate laboratory results and provide reliable advice for antibiotic therapy.