What method have these resistant bacteria evolved to eliminate the penicillin antibiotic and ensure their surv
Posted on December 11th, 2008 in Antibiotics
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Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered and used. Recently however, some bacteria have shown resistance to this antibiotic.
Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered and used. Recently however, some bacteria have shown resistance to this antibiotic.
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December 14th, 2008
There are several possible answers. The most common form of resistance however is the development of penicillinases. These are enzymes produced by bacteria which destroy the beta-lactam ring of penicilli, deactivating it.
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