What are the 4 specific mode of actions by which antimicrobial agents interfere with bacterial cells?
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Bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was directly responsible for an estimated 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 and contributed to nearly 5 million deaths [1.5.1, 1.5.2]. Understanding how these drugs work is vital. So, what are the 4 specific mode of actions by which antimicrobial agents interfere with bacterial cells?