BDS2 mechanisms of action for antibiotics Flashcards

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alcohols mechanism of action

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  • rapidly kills vegetative bacteria, fungi and inactive lipophilic viruses
  • denture proteins and disturb membrane permeability of bacteria
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downsides of using alcohol to kill bacteria

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  • only removes 90% of bacteria from skin
  • limited antibacterial spectrum
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Chlorhexidine mechanism of action

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  • disrupt cell membrane of bacteria
  • inhibits fungal spore germination
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