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Understanding What is the Mechanism of Resistance to Macrolides?

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According to a comprehensive 2018 review, a clinically relevant mechanism for macrolide resistance in pathogenic bacteria is the methylation of ribosomal RNA. This is just one of several strategies bacteria employ to circumvent these crucial antibiotics, posing a significant challenge to public health.