13 Questions
What is the main topic discussed in the provided resources?
The current state and future of antimicrobial resistance
Which of the following is NOT a resource about the antibiotic pipeline?
Which of the following is an ongoing initiative to combat antimicrobial resistance?
All of the above
According to the World Health Organization report, how many antibacterial agents were in clinical development in 2019?
Not mentioned in the provided resources
Which path is suggested to be taken in the context of 'new' antibiotics?
The text does not suggest a specific path
What is the focus of the text in relation to antibiotic development?
Developing novel chemical classes of antibiotics
Which characteristic best measures the level of innovation in a new antibiotic?
Absence of cross-resistance to existing antibiotics
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a new target for antibiotic development?
Elongation factors
What is the mechanism of action of Afabicin in bacterial cells?
Interferes with fatty acid biosynthesis
Which antibiotic is specifically mentioned for its activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa but faced concerns about nephrotoxicity?
Murepavadin
Which antibiotic was recently approved for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia?
Pretomanid
What role do antibiotic adjuvants play?
Increase the potency of antibiotics
'MoA' in 'Pleuromutilins - MoA' stands for:
Mode of Action
Explore the topics of Antibacterial Agents, Antimicrobial resistance, and the future implications. Learn about the challenges related to antimicrobial resistance and the comparison with oncology drugs.
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