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Explain how mutated bacteria are able to resist fluoroquinolones?
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Explain how mutated bacteria are able to resist fluoroquinolones?
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i think the answer is: The dominant mechanisms of fluoroquinolone resistance identified are 1) chromosomal mutations causing reduced affinity of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV for fluoroquinolones and 2) overexpression of endogenous MDR pumps.
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