Reference
Antimicrobial Agents
Antimicrobial agent is defined as a natural or synthetic substance that kills or inhibits the growth of various microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
Content transcribed directly from the source textbook table (classification, spectrum of activity and mechanism of resistance). This is reference material, not a substitute for institutional protocols or verified clinical guidance.Source: Sastry AS, Priyadarshi K, Deepashree R. Essentials of Antimicrobial Stewardship. Jaypee Brothers.
Abbreviations (from source)
- MSSA
- Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- MRSA
- Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- CA-MRSA
- Community acquired MRSA
- ESBL
- Extended spectrum β-lactamases
- VRE
- Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus