Microbiology: With Diseases By.. -Modern Access
Microbiology: With Diseases By.. -Modern Access
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ISBN: 9780321916969
Author: BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 7MC
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Drugs that are used to treat the microbial infections are commonly referred to as antimicrobial agents. Antimicrobial agents differ in their mode of action, including the inhibitions of cell wall, protein and nucleic acid synthesis, and essential metabolite synthesis. Antimicrobial agents that are used in the treatment of helminthic, protozoan, fungal, and viral diseases are grouped as antihelminthic, antiprotozoan, antifungal, and antiviral drugs, respectively. A drug compound should merely target the pathogenic microorganisms and not harm the host system.

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