Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs - Micro in the Clinic Follow-Up: Battling a Microscopic Enemy - Questions - Page 317: 2

Answer

Bacteria can produce beta-lactamase, which reacts with beta-lactams and disrupt their functionality. Moreover, some bacteria can also produce genetically altered PBP, which has lower affinity for beta-lactams, that prohibits protein binding.

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