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How can enzymatic degradation of antibacterial drugs influence antimicrobial resistance?
Decrease bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics
What is the key difference between acquired and induced resistance?
Acquired resistance is permanent, while induced resistance is reversible
What is the purpose of an antimicrobial susceptibility test?
To measure the effectiveness of antibiotics against bacteria
Which factors contribute to classifying an antimicrobial drug as good for usage?
Low cost, widespread availability, broad spectrum, high safety profile
How do Kirby Bauer and MIC methods differ in assessing antibiotic effectiveness?
Kirby Bauer tests bacterial growth directly, while MIC determines the minimum effective dose
Test your knowledge on enzymatic degradation, protein alteration, acquired vs induced resistance, antimicrobial susceptibility test, qualities of good antimicrobials, Kirby-Bauer vs MIC methods, and the relationship between long-established breakpoints and bacterial infections.
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