EUCAST News
Here you can find the latest news and updates from EUCAST.
Breakpoints are based on exposure at the site of infection.
EUCAST breakpoints are based on and related to exposure, dose, dosing frequency, form of administration and the pharmacokinetics of the agent. This is emphasised by the 2019 changes in the definitions of S, I and R. EUCAST now...[more]
EUCAST Breakpoints v 9.0 (2019) available
The EUCAST breakpoint tables v 9.0 (2019) and a separate file on dosing aspects are now available.[more]
Guidance document - tigecycline dosing
Guidance to tigecycline dosing - in relation to modified ticeycline breakpoints in the 2019 EUCAST breakpoint table. [more]
Guidance to laboratories on ATU
The Area of Technical Uncertainty (ATU) in susceptibility testing is implemented in breakpoint table v9.0 (2019). This document provides guidance to laboratories on the significance and use of ATU.[more]
Warning on the azole resistance screening plate from VipCheck
Variable performance of the itraconazole agar in the azole resistance screening plate from VipCheck. See EUCAST warnings. [more]
Consultation EUCAST Breakpoint table v 9.0
The EUCAST 2019 Breakpoint table is now available for general consultation. [more]
