Tag: Dna synthesis

According to the World Health Organization, millions of antibiotic prescriptions are dispensed each year, but these medications achieve their effect in one of two distinct ways: either by killing bacteria outright (bactericidal) or inhibiting their growth (bacteriostatic). The potent, direct killing action of certain antibiotics is what makes an antibiotic bactericidal, achieved through several critical mechanisms that target the very core of bacterial survival.

Over 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the U.S. each year, highlighting a critical threat to global health. Understanding the intricate mechanism of action of antibiotics is essential to combat this growing resistance and ensure these vital medications remain effective in treating bacterial infections.