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