According to FutureWise analysis, the European Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing market in 2025 is US$4.67 billion and is expected to reach US$7.15 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.47%. The European Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the rising demand for rapid and accurate diagnostic tools. The market is further bolstered by the growing adoption of automated and molecular-based AST technologies, as well as supportive government initiatives aimed at strengthening infection control measures. Additionally, the rise in healthcare spending and the focus on personalized medicine are expected to create substantial opportunities for key players in the region. Growing concerns about antimicrobial resistance and the increasing demand for rapid diagnostic techniques in healthcare settings drive this growth. Technological advancements and government initiatives that promote antimicrobial stewardship are also aiding market expansion.
The European Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) market is growing due to the rising prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the demand for rapid, accurate diagnostics. This growth is supported by the adoption of automated and molecular AST technologies and government initiatives for infection control. Increased healthcare spending and a focus on personalized medicine are also creating opportunities for key players in the region.
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) is a laboratory technique used to assess the efficacy of antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents against specific microorganisms. This testing is important because it provides critical information to guide the selection of appropriate antimicrobial therapy for bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. AST involves exposing the microorganism to various concentrations of antimicrobial agents in vitro and subsequently determining the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) required to inhibit or kill the organism. The MIC is the lowest amount of an antimicrobial agent that can inhibit the growth of the microorganism.
AST can be performed using different methods, including disk diffusion, broth microdilution, agar dilution, and gradient diffusion. The disk diffusion method involves placing paper disks impregnated with different antimicrobial agents onto a bacterial culture plate and measuring the size of the zone of inhibition around the disk. The broth microdilution method involves preparing serial dilutions of the antimicrobial substance in a liquid growth medium and then inoculating the dilutions with the microorganism of interest. Agar dilution involves preparing a series of agar plates, each containing a different concentration of the antimicrobial agent. The plates are inoculated with the microorganism, and the MIC is determined. Gradient diffusion involves using plastic strips impregnated with a gradient of the antimicrobial agent. The strips are placed on an agar plate inoculated with the microorganism, and the MIC is determined by identifying the concentration of the antimicrobial agent where the gradient intersects with the growth of the microorganism.
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