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Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic Resistance
RESISTANCE
Dr T. Aswani Ndonga
Msc TID I
April 2010
Definition
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Definition:-Relative or complete lack of effect of
antibiotic against a previously susceptible microbe
MECHANISMS OF RESISTANCE
Enzymatic inhibition
Alteration of bacterial membranes
Outer membrane permeability
Inner membrane permeability