What is generated by analysis of individual susceptibility results on isolates from a particular institution in a defined period and represents the percentage of isolates of a given species that is susceptible to the antimicrobial agents commonly tested against the species?
A) Historical antibiogram
B) Laboratory workload report
C) Infection control committee report
D) Cumulative antibiogram

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The description given in the question refers to a cumulative antibiogram, which is generated by analyzing susceptibility results on isolates from a specific institution over a defined period of time. The cumulative antibiogram provides information about the percentage of isolates of a given species that are susceptible to commonly tested antimicrobial agents. A historical antibiogram is a similar report, but it includes susceptibility data from previous years. The laboratory workload report and infection control committee report are not related to susceptibility testing.

What Is Generated by Analysis of Individual Susceptibility Results on Isolates