### Question
Can you define what clinically susceptible concentrations means?


### Answer
**Clinically susceptible concentrations** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 247d*:

> specific values which characterize bacteria as clinically susceptible, intermediate, or resistant to the drug (or drugs) tested

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 247d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part B-Federal-State Cooperation**

