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Quinolones and fluoroquinolones are a class of antibiotics. First generation quinolones like nalidixic acid had little clinical significance. Second generation fluoroquinolones like norfloxacin and ciprofloxacin are widely used. Fluoroquinolones work by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication. Resistance can develop via mutations in these target enzymes or decreased drug accumulation in bacteria.
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- Apurba Sarker Apu
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