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1. (a) What are the requirements of an "ideal" antimicrobial drug?​

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An ideal antimicrobic: - soluble in body fluids, - selectively toxic, - nonallergenic, - reasonable half life (maintained at a constant therapeutic concentration) - unlikely to elicit resistance, - has a long shelf life, - reasonably priced.

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