MRSA develops resistance by producing a modified penicillin-binding protein (PBP2) that impacts the crosslinking of NAM proteins in the cell wall.
MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) mechanism involves producing a modified penicillin-binding protein (PBP2), which affects the crosslinking of NAM proteins in the cell wall.
| Front | What is the mechanism behind MRSA? |
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| Back | Produces a modified penicillin binding protein (PBP2) ↓ Involved in crosslinking of NAM proteins in cell wall |
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