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Control of Microorganisms: Antimicrobial Drugs and Resistance

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Introduction to Controlling Microbial Growth

Selecting a Method to Control Microbial Growth

Chemical Methods to Control Microbial Growth

Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth

Liquid Chemicals: Alcohols, Aldehydes, & Biguanides

Liquid Chemicals: Halogens

Liquid Chemicals: Surface-Active Agents

Other Types of Liquid Chemicals

Chemical Gases: Ethylene Oxide, Ozone, & Formaldehyde

Review of Chemicals Used to Control Microbial Growth

Introduction to Antimicrobial Drugs

How Antimicrobial Drugs Work

Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Beta-lactam & Penicillin

Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Polypeptide Antibiotics & Isoniazid

Inhibitors of Protein Synthesis

Inhibitors of Nucleic Acid Synthesis

Competitive Inhibitors of Metabolic Pathways

Antimicrobial Resistance

Tests to Guide Antimicrobial Use