BDS2 mechanisms of action for antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
alcohols mechanism of action
A
- rapidly kills vegetative bacteria, fungi and inactive lipophilic viruses
- denture proteins and disturb membrane permeability of bacteria
2
Q
downsides of using alcohol to kill bacteria
A
- only removes 90% of bacteria from skin
- limited antibacterial spectrum
3
Q
Chlorhexidine mechanism of action
A
- disrupt cell membrane of bacteria
- inhibits fungal spore germination