What is the CFU for Streptococcus mutans that is equivalent to 0.284 optical density?

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Mohamed Kishk

The CFU in a suspension can be estimated by optical density measurements , but this must be confirmed by viable plate count. For procedures and more details please check the attachment.

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Wessam Omara

Mohamed Kishk Thank you very much

Bestoon Faraj

a kerby-Bauer method is useful for confirmation.