13.4.2 - Addressing Antibiotic Resistance
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What is antibiotic resistance?
💡 Hint: Think about how bacteria can change over time.
What are beta-lactamase inhibitors used for?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the antibiotic is attacked.
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What is antibiotic resistance?
💡 Hint: Think about the bacteria's capability in the presence of treatment.
True or False: Beta-lactamase can make penicillin ineffective.
💡 Hint: Imagine what happens to an antibiotic when it gets degraded.
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Given a bacterial strain known to produce beta-lactamase, propose a treatment plan including the specific antibiotics and strategies to combat resistance.
💡 Hint: Consider both antibiotic types and any protective agents.
Analyze the potential impact of not developing new antibiotics on public health in the next decade.
💡 Hint: Think about historical examples where bacteria became resistant after extensive antibiotic use.
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