Antibacterial and tuberculosis Flashcards

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What does Bacteriostatic mean? Examples?

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Inhibits bacterial multiplication
sulfonamides, tetracyclines, chloramphenicol

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What does bactericidal mean? Examples?

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Kills bacteria
Penicillins, aminoglycosides, rifampicin)

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What does Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) mean?

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minimum concentration of an antimicrobial capable of inhibiting the growth of an organism

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What does Minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC)

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lowest concentration that kills the pathogen

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