Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance

What are the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance? Bacteria can achieve antibiotic resistance through four fundamental mechanisms. Inactivation physically destroys the antibiotics before they can do their job. Alteration of the binding site leaves the antibiotic without a binding site, and therefore unable to work. Alteration of a metabolic pathway completely bypasses the activity of the antibiotic. Finally, reduction of accumulation keeps the intracellular levels of antibiotics low.
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[@AnanyaMakker-yi1zi]

are these mechanisms conferred to the bacteria via genetic mutations?

[@levkranchevko1432]

Hi! Non med student here
Im still Curious and confused for Antibiotics resistance time to happen
So if someone is infected with Bacteria A that should require antibiotic A but the person instead takes Antibiotic B, then will Bacteria A need several exposures to the wrong antibiotic to resist the antibiotic or it'll become resistant instantly?

[@arnavagarwal4067]

Several exposure to antibiotics b

[@Devansh-Kaushik2024]

Hey sir i have an question is there any bending in nose and swelling in nasal polyps case ... I have seen some bending on my right nostril while seeing my photos but there is no bending from my childhood it happened for almost 3 years ????plz reply

[@jinuannasabu1242]

The nasal bridge or a swelling kind?

[@thequitekid687]

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[@EtinosaIkpo]

How can biotechnology be harness for antimicrobial resistance surveillance and control :one health spproach

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[@Troy-ol5fk]

I wonder how much antibiotic are used to make a meat patty

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