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| suppresses the growth of other microorganisms- relies on immune defenses |
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Definition
| kills microorganisms- less reliant on immune system |
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Definition
| mixed antibiotic- static from gm - rods, cidal for pneumococci |
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| Sulfonamides, trimethoprim |
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Definition
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| B lactams (PCN, cephalosporin), vancomycin |
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Definition
| inhibitors of cell wall synthesis |
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| tetracyclines, aminoglucosides, macrolides, clindamycin, chloramphenicol |
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Definition
| inhibitors of protein synthesis |
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Term
| floroquinolones, rifampin |
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Definition
| inhibitors of DNA synthesis/cleavage |
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