Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

Department of Medicine Use and Safety, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Antimicrobial Drugs: A Lifeline against Infectious Diseases
  Author(s): Stephen De Silva*
  
  Antimicrobial drugs, including fluoroquiAntibiotics: Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. They can be further classified into several categories, such as penicillin, cephalosporin, macrolides, tetracycline and fluoroquinolones. Each category has a unique mode of action and targets specific bacteria or bacterial components Inhibition of cell wall synthesis: Many antibiotics, such as penicillin and cephalosporin, interfere with the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. By disrupting this essential structure, the drugs weaken the bacteria, making them more susceptible to destruction by the immune system. Inhibition of protein synthesis: Certain antibiotics, like macrolides and tetracycline, inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. By blocking the production of vital bacterial proteins, these drugs impede bacterial growth and reproduction. Inhibition of nuc.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2472-1212.2023.9.295

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