AMR
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what are the different types of antimicrobials

beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, trimethoprim, daptomycin and linezolid

what are the targets of antimicrobials

cell walls, cell membranes, folate/protien synthesis, dna and rna synthesis

what are the methods of action in antiviral drugs

inhibiting attachement and host cell entry, inhibiting reproduction and inhibiting the virus leaving the cell

what are the two mechanisms of action of antifungals?

<p>impact on cell membrane via ergosterol resulting in leaky membrane and acting via the cell wall via beta-glucan inhibitors resulting in the ability to me cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

how does AMR develop

<p>survival and proliferation of antibiotic resistant bacteria. resistant bacteria spreading to other animals/humans and other bacteria via horizontal gene transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

what are the resistance mechanisms and explain them

<p>efflux-drug is pumped out of the cell 2. target modification 3. immunity/bypass- stops the antibiotic accessing its target 4. enzymes- stop the antibiotic from functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

what are the drivers of AMR

<p>missuse and overuse of antimicribial agents: innapropriately prescribed, inappropriately used, use for prophylaxis in animals and low quality drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

what are current issues of AMR

<p>diseases are harder to treat=higher mortality rate, longer treatment, more expensive treatment,use of previously avoided drugs with bad side effects and higher costs to individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

what are the future issues of AMR

<p>increase in death from infectious disease, risky surgery, higher risk for immunosuppressed people</p> Signup and view all the answers

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