Antibiotics
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Antibiotics are drugs that destroy bacteria, or prevent their multiplication. Some are broad spectrum, some are narrow spectrum, and each has a range of bacteria it is most effective against.
Methods of Action
Inhibit cell wall synthesis
These are bactericidal. Includes three main groups:
Inhibit protein synthesis
These are bacteriostatic. Includes four main groups:
Inhibit nucleic acid synthesis
Antibiotics - nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors These are bacteriostatic. Includes five main groups: