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Antimicrobial Resistance Flashcards

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Name an antibiotic that targets protein synthesis

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Erythromycin
Chloramphenicol 
Tetracycline
Streptomycin
Puromycin
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Name an antibiotic that attacks the cell wall

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Penicillin
Vancomycin
Cyclosporine

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Name an antibiotic that targets DNA synthesis

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Novobiocin

Ciproflaxacin

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Describe how bacteria can inactivate Beta-lactam antibiotics

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By producing penicillinase which hydrolyses the beta-lactam ring

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How does the use of antibiotics contribute to Clostridium difficile disease?

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The use of antibiotics upsets the natural gut flora. This makes it easier for C.difficile to overgrow and cause an infection

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Which are the most important antibiotic resistant bacteria that are currently causing problems in the community and in healthcare settings?

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MRSA
Staphylococcus aureus
ESBL-producing bacteria
Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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How do bacteria share their resistance?

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Conjugation

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