Cefalexin
Nature of the antibiotic Mechanism of action Cefalexin, like other beta-lactams, binds to the penicillin-binding protein (PBP) and prevents peptidoglycan […]
Mupirocin
Nature Mechanism of action Mechanism of resistance PK/PD Spectrum Adverse effect Use
Fusidic acid
Fusidic acid was discovered in Copenhagen, Denmark and introduced to clinical practice in the 1960s.It was derived from a fungus, Fusidium
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Antimicrobe.org: Acinetobacter species
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Antimicrobe.org: Achromobacter (Alcaligenes) Species
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Antimicrobe.org: Lactococcus species (Lactococci)
William Riebel, M.D. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Microbiology Guided Medline Search Lactococci are gram-positive cocci that arrange in pairs and short
Virus – Baltimore classification
Baltimore classification – classification of viruses based on how they produce their mRNA.
Classification of fungi
For FRCPath Microbiology, I consider the fungi highlighted in yellow are must-read. Grey highlighted ones – if you have time.
What prophylaxis is recommended in splenectomy patients?
Patients with an absent or dysfunctional spleen (AoDS) are at increased risk of infection, especially with capsulated bacteria. What are