Microbiology: With Dis.... - Access (Custom)
Microbiology: With Dis.... - Access (Custom)
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Author: BAUMAN
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The preventive measures to inhibit the growth of the virulent strain. Pathogens (resistant strains) are a concern to the general health of a population.

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The microbial cells become more resistant against the antimicrobials. It forms enzyme which make the drug to act slowly or prevent the drug entry. The drug is modified (target), so that the drug is unable to bind efficiently. The drug metabolism is altered or the antimicrobial drug is expelled out of the cell before the action of the drug.

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