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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?
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
how does AMR develop
survival and proliferation of antibiotic resistant bacteria. resistant bacteria spreading to other animals/humans and other bacteria via horizontal gene transfer
what are the resistance mechanisms and explain them
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
what are the drivers of AMR
missuse and overuse of antimicribial agents: innapropriately prescribed, inappropriately used, use for prophylaxis in animals and low quality drugs
what are current issues of AMR
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
what are the future issues of AMR
increase in death from infectious disease, risky surgery, higher risk for immunosuppressed people
Test your knowledge of different types of antimicrobials and their uses in medicine. This quiz covers various classes of antimicrobial agents and their applications.
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