Antibiotics can be categorised based upon whether they kill or inhibit bacterial growth in vitro Whilst this concept is simple the true definitions are more complex as most antibiotics kill bacteria at higher concentrations, and are therefore based on the ratios...
Intrinsic Resistance Lack of molecular targetLack of transport mechanism required for the antibiotic to enter the cellMembrane impermeability Acquired Resistance Modifications of the antibiotic molecule action Enzymatic alteration /destruction Inhibition of the...
