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Which of the following antibiotics is not typically used against Enterobacteriaceae?
Which of the following antibiotics is not typically used against Enterobacteriaceae?
Which function do large molecular weight PBP's play in E. coli?
Which function do large molecular weight PBP's play in E. coli?
What is the best antimicrobial agent group for treating Shigella?
What is the best antimicrobial agent group for treating Shigella?
Which type of bacteria are all strains of Haemophilus influenzae susceptible to?
Which type of bacteria are all strains of Haemophilus influenzae susceptible to?
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Which of the following antibiotics is included in the therapy against Enterobacteriaceae?
Which of the following antibiotics is included in the therapy against Enterobacteriaceae?
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Study Notes
Therapy Against Enterobacteriaceae
- No single therapy is effective against Enterobacteriaceae, but a combination of Ampicillin, Fluoroquinolones, Cephalosporins, Sulfonamides, and Aminoglycosides can be used.
Penicillin-Binding Proteins (PBP's) in E. coli
- High molecular weight PBP's in E. coli function as Carboxypeptidases.
Antimicrobial Agents for Shigella
- The best antimicrobial agents for Shigella are Sulpha drugs, Cephalosporins, and Betalactam group.
Susceptibility of Haemophilus influenzae
- All strains of Haemophilus influenzae are susceptible to the third generation of Cephalosporins.
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Description
This quiz covers the antimicrobial agents and therapies used to combat Enterobacteriaceae and Shigella infections, including a combination of antibiotics and their mechanisms.
