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What is the primary implication of antibiotic resistance from a clinical perspective?

  • The bacteria will transfer more genes horizontally.
  • The bacteria will mutate rapidly.
  • The antibiotic will be less effective in killing bacteria.
  • The bacteria can grow in antibiotic concentrations achievable during standard therapy. (correct)

Which of the following best describes how bacteria acquire resistance through horizontal gene transfer?

  • The bacteria pass resistance to offspring when they divide.
  • The transfer of resistance genes from a nearby bacteria. (correct)
  • An innate resistance that the bacteria has always possessed.
  • Random changes in the bacterial DNA during replication.

What is a key difference between intrinsic resistance and acquired resistance in bacteria?

  • Intrinsic resistance results from mutations, and acquired resistance is a result of horizontal gene transfer.
  • Intrinsic resistance is an innate property, while acquired resistance develops due to mutation or gene transfer. (correct)
  • Intrinsic resistance is passed on through horizontal gene transfer, while acquired resistance results from mutations.
  • Intrinsic resistance occurs after exposure to an antibiotic, while acquired resistance is present since birth.

If a bacterium develops a resistance mechanism that gives it a survival advantage, what is the likely outcome?

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What is the implication of a bacterium being described as ‘resistant’ to a specific antibiotic?

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Which of the following statements about penicillin is FALSE?

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What is the mechanism of action of sulfonamides?

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Why are sulfonamides rarely used today?

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Which enzyme is inhibited by trimethoprim?

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Which term encompasses the broadest range of antimicrobial agents?

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Which of these bacterial species are typically resistant to a combination drug containing sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim?

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An antibacterial agent is best described as a substance that acts against which of the following?

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What is the primary mechanism of action of tetracyclines?

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What is the primary distinction between bactericidal and bacteriostatic drugs?

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Why is chloramphenicol not used as a first-line drug anymore?

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What is a consequence of the extensive historical involvement of tetracyclines in food biotechnology?

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If an antibiotic is described as 'broad-spectrum,' what does this indicate about its activity?

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Which of the following is NOT a primary target of antibiotics in bacteria?

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The discovery of which antibiotic is credited to Alexander Fleming?

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What is a key structural feature shared by all β-lactam antibiotics?

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How can bacteria develop resistance to β-lactam antibiotics?

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Which mechanism is NOT a typical way bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics?

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What is a common strategy employed by Gram-negative bacteria to prevent drug uptake?

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How does enzymatic modification of an antibiotic lead to resistance?

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What is the specific mechanism by which bacteria develop resistance against beta-lactams?

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How does modification of the antibacterial target contribute to drug resistance?

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What is the special characteristic of MRSA that provides resistance against methicillin?

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Which mechanism is MOST responsible for resistance to tetracyclines and quinolones?

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What is notable about VRSA in relation to antibiotic resistance?

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Which class of antibiotics is known to disrupt cell membrane function in Gram-positive bacteria?

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What is a characteristic associated with the development of resistance to quinolone antibiotics?

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Which of the following is an example of a microbe that developed resistance to an antibiotic with a 2-year turnaround?

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Which of the following antibiotic and resistance pairings first emerged at approximately the same time as the antibiotic's release year?

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Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a use for quinolones?

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Which antibiotic resistance was identified significantly after the others listed?

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Based on the data provided, which antibiotic was most rapidly followed by the emergence of resistance?

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According to the table, which of the following pairings shows a resistance that emerged before the antibiotic's approval or release date?

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Flashcards

Antimicrobials

Agents that target and kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

Antibacterials

A specific type of antimicrobial that acts only on bacteria.

Antibiotics

Antibacterials produced naturally by microorganisms, often modified through synthesis to enhance their properties.

Bactericidal

Antibacterials that kill bacteria.

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Bacteriostatic

Antibacterials that prevent bacteria from growing and multiplying but don't directly kill them.

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Broad-spectrum drugs

Antibacterials that affect a wide range of bacteria.

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Narrow-spectrum drugs

Antibacterials that target specific groups or strains of bacteria.

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β-lactam antibiotics

A large group of antibiotics that contain the β-lactam ring. Penicillin was the first discovered β-lactam.

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Quinolones

A type of antibiotic that targets and kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria. They're particularly effective against urinary tract infections and hospital-acquired infections.

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Lipopeptides

A class of antibiotics that work by disrupting the cell membrane function of Gram-positive bacteria. Daptomycin is a commonly used member of this class.

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Antibiotic Resistance Development

A period of time after a new antibiotic is released, during which bacteria may evolve and develop resistance to the drug.

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Cell Wall Modification Resistance

A type of resistance where bacteria modify their cell structures to prevent the antibiotic from entering and working effectively.

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Enzyme Production Resistance

A type of resistance where bacteria produce enzymes that break down the antibiotic molecule before it can act on the bacteria.

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Metabolic Pathway Alteration Resistance

A type of resistance where bacteria develop alternative pathways to create essential molecules, bypassing the antibiotic's target.

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Efflux Pump Resistance

A type of resistance where bacteria develop efflux pumps that actively pump out the antibiotic, preventing it from reaching its target.

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Antibiotic Resistance Mutations

The process of mutations occurring in bacteria that grant them resistance to antibiotics.

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Antibiotic Resistance

The ability of bacteria to withstand the effects of an antibiotic, allowing them to survive and multiply even in the presence of the drug.

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Mutation (in antibiotic resistance)

A spontaneous change in the DNA of a bacterium that can result in resistance to a particular antibiotic.

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Horizontal Gene Transfer (in antibiotic resistance)

The transfer of genetic material carrying antibiotic resistance genes from one bacterium to another, allowing resistance to spread quickly.

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Intrinsic Resistance

A situation where a bacterium is naturally resistant to an antibiotic, even without previous exposure to it.

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Treatment Failure (due to antibiotic resistance)

Antibiotics used in treatment fail to effectively eliminate the infection due to antibiotic resistance.

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Penicillins

A class of antibiotics commonly prescribed. Amoxicillin is the most commonly used within this class.

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Prontosil (Sulfonamide)

The first commercially available antibiotic. It inhibits bacterial growth by interfering with folic acid synthesis.

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Dihydropteroate Synthase

A key enzyme involved in folic acid biosynthesis. Sulfonamides compete with PABA for this enzyme, inhibiting folic acid production.

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Dihydrofolate Reductase

A vital enzyme in the synthesis of tetrahydrofolic acid. Trimethoprim inhibits this enzyme.

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Tetracyclines

Broad-spectrum antibiotics that interfere with the attachment of tRNA to the mRNA-ribosome complex. They prevent protein synthesis in bacteria, halting their growth.

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Chloramphenicol

A broad-spectrum antibiotic that inhibits protein synthesis in bacteria. It was widely used, but its usage declined due to the development of bacterial resistance.

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Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim

A combination of antibiotics that effectively inhibits bacterial growth by targeting two enzymes involved in folic acid synthesis. It is active against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.

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Prevention of drug penetration or accumulation

A mechanism of drug resistance where the antibiotic cannot reach its target within the bacterial cell due to changes in the cell membrane, like reduced porin channels in Gram-negative bacteria.

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Active drug efflux

A mechanism of drug resistance where the bacterial cell actively pumps the antibiotic out, preventing its accumulation to a lethal concentration.

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Enzymatic modification of the drug

A mechanism of drug resistance where the bacterium produces enzymes that chemically modify the antibiotic, rendering it inactive.

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Target modification

A mechanism of drug resistance where the bacterium alters the structure of the antibiotic's target, reducing its affinity to the drug but not affecting its normal function.

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β-lactam resistance

A type of bacterial resistance to β-lactam antibiotics, where the bacterium produces enzymes that break the β-lactam ring, rendering the antibiotics ineffective.

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

A type of target modification resistance to β-lactam antibiotics in Staphylococcus aureus, where the bacteria express an altered version of the penicillin-binding protein (PBP2a), which has a reduced affinity to β-lactams.

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Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA)

A type of bacterial resistance to vancomycin, a last-line antibiotic used against MRSA, where the bacterium expresses altered versions of cell wall synthesis enzymes, reducing vancomycin's binding.

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Enzymatic bypass

An alternative pathway that bypasses the usual target of an antibiotic, allowing the bacterium to function without being affected by the drug.

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Study Notes

Antimicrobial Classification

  • Antibiotics/Antibacterials: These agents target bacteria, for example, drugs for bacterial pneumonia.
  • Antivirals: These act against viruses, such as drugs for herpes and HIV.
  • Antiparasitic Agents: These target parasites, for example, drugs for malaria.
  • Antifungals: These target fungi, for example, drugs for yeast infections.

Definitions

  • Antimicrobial: A broader term encompassing agents that act against microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa).
  • Antibacterial: Specifically targeting bacteria. Chemicals, compounds, and agents all fall under this umbrella term, including antibiotics.
  • Antibiotics: Naturally produced by microorganisms, antibiotics either kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms. Some are now partially or completely synthetically produced. All antibiotics are antibacterials, but not all antibacterials are antibiotics.
  • Bactericidal: A type of antibacterial that kills bacteria.
  • Bacteriostatic: A type of antibacterial that stops bacterial growth.

Bactericidal vs. Bacteriostatic

  • Bactericidal antibiotics kill bacteria.
  • Bacteriostatic antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth, preventing proliferation without killing them.

Spectrum of Activity

  • Broad-spectrum antibiotics affect a wide range of bacteria.
  • Narrow-spectrum antibiotics target specific groups or strains of bacteria.

Antibiotic Targets in Bacteria

  • Cell walls and membranes surrounding bacterial cells
  • Machinery involved in nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) production
  • Machinery responsible for protein production (ribosomes and associated proteins)
  • Folic acid synthesis pathways

Examples of Antibiotics

  • Antibacterial examples:
    • Carbapenems
    • Chloramphenicol
    • 3rd generation fluoroquinolones
    • 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation Cephalosporins
    • Tetracyclines
  • Examples of other types of antimicrobial drugs:
    • Penicillins, Lincosamides, Glycopeptides, Streptogramins, Rifamycin

Different Classes of Antibiotics

  • Beta-lactams: Commonly used antibiotics, including penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems. Inhibit cell wall biosynthesis. Includes 1st-, 2nd-, 3rd, and 4th-generation cephalosporins, and various penicillins.
  • Aminoglycosides: Inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria, leading to cell death. Includes streptomycin, neomycin, kanamycin
  • Chloramphenicol: Inhibit protein synthesis; used primarily in low-income countries.
  • Glycopeptides: Inhibit cell wall biosynthesis. Includes Vancomycin.
  • Macrolides: Inhibit protein synthesis, occasionally leading to cell death. Includes Erythromycin.
  • Oxazolidinones: Inhibit protein synthesis; frequently used as 'drugs of last resort'. Includes Linezolid.
  • Quinolones: Interfere with bacterial DNA replication and transcription. Includes Ciprofloxacin.
  • Lipopeptides: Disrupt multiple cell membrane functions, leading to cell death. Includes Daptomycin.

Antibiotic Resistance

  • Resistance mechanisms:
    • Mutations in bacterial DNA
    • Horizontal gene transfer (acquiring resistance genes from other bacteria)
    • Intrinsic resistance (innate ability of a bacterial species to resist an antibiotic's activity)

Resistance Mechanisms:

  • Prevention of drug penetration or accumulation
  • Enzymatic modification (inactivation) of the drug
  • Modification of the antibacterial target
  • Enzymatic bypass (developing a bypass that circumvents the need for the antibiotic's target enzyme)

Multidrug-Resistant Microbes (MDRs)

  • "Superbugs": Microbes resistant to various antibiotics.
  • ESKAPE pathogens:
    • Enterococcus faecium
    • Staphylococcus aureus
    • Klebsiella pneumoniae
    • Acinetobacter baumannii
    • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    • Enterobacter species

Timeline of Resistance

  • Detailed timelines and milestones regarding antibiotic resistance in different bacterial species are available in separate sections.

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