Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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Mode of action of an antibiotic.Â
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Antibiotics are chemicals that destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria. These drugs are used to treat bacterial diseases. The main classes of antibiotics include beta-lactams, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, tetracycline, and aminoglycosides. There are various modes of antibiotic action. Antibiotics can kill or retard the growth of bacteria by destroying the cell wall, by interfering with the reproduction, or by blocking the protein synthesis.
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