Infectious Diseases Overview

<p>They can lead to life-threatening conditions once they enter the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If left untreated, they can be fatal to individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are caused by pathogenic microorganisms like bacteria and viruses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It acts as a suicide substrate binding to and inactivating β-lactamase</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First generation primarily targets gram-positive bacteria, with later generations becoming more effective against gram-negative strains</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cephalosporins offer broader spectrum of activity than Penicillins</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It degrades the antibiotic, rendering it ineffective</p> Signup and view all the answers