BIOS 242 – Week 7: Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance (Chamberlain University Module Overview)
This module introduces students to antimicrobial agents, their mechanisms of action, and the growing challenge of microbial resistance. Students explore classes of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitic drugs, including how they target specific microbial structures or metabolic pathways. The module also covers factors contributing to antimicrobial resistance, such as misuse, overuse, and genetic adaptation in microbes. Students learn strategies for mitigating resistance, including stewardship programs, combination therapy, and infection control measures. This knowledge equips learners to understand treatment approaches, clinical decision-making, and public health implications of antimicrobial resistance.
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