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Last Update: 05/18/2024 08:18 PM
Current Deck: Clin Med::PHARM::ABX::Antibiotics 1 Cell Wall Inhibitors (Beta Lactams, Vacnomycin, Daptomycin, Fosfomycin, Nitrofurantoin)
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Commit #99935
what is the mechanism of action of beta-lactam ABX?
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Commit #99935
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding
proteins (PBPs) to prevent peptidoglycan synthesis
normal this gives bacterial cell wall its integrity, if disrupted cell wall is weaker and dies
bactericidal, time-depending killing
normal this gives bacterial cell wall its integrity, if disrupted cell wall is weaker and dies
bactericidal, time-depending killing