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What is Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance about?
The document discusses two main types of antimicrobial resistance: intrinsic and acquired, detailing various mechanisms bacteria use to resist antibiotics, such as exclusion of drugs, enzymatic degradation, and modification of drug targets. It highlights specific examples, including the role of β-lactamases in penicillin resistance and efflux pumps in resistance to multiple drug classes. Additionally, it covers resistance mechanisms in specific bacteria, such as Enterococcus faecium and Candida albicans, em
- Author
- Ralph Gomes
- Language
- EN