Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 20 - Antimicrobial Drugs - Study Questions - Review - Page 587: 2

Answer

An effective antimicrobial agent must: 1. Have selective toxicity 2. Have a broad spectrum 3. Not produce hypersensitivity in the host 4. Not produce drug resistance 5. Be harmless to normal microflora

Work Step by Step

An effective antimicrobial agent must: 1. Have selective toxicity 2. Have a broad spectrum 3. Not produce hypersensitivity in the host 4. Not produce drug resistance 5. Be harmless to normal microflora
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