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Mechanism Resistance Rifampin Mutations Reduce Drug Binding Rna

Resistance to rifampin occurs through mutations that decrease the drug's binding affinity to RNA polymerase.

Resistance to rifampin occurs through mutations that decrease the drug's binding affinity to RNA polymerase.

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Mutations that reduce drug binding to RNA polymerase

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