Learning Objectives:

Review the basic principles of antimicrobial pharmacology.
Review the mechanism, spectrum, side effects, and resistances associated with antimicrobial drugs used against respiratory infections.
Identify the relevant treatment strategies related to the treatment of pharyngitis, influenza A, and community acquired pneumonia.

Session Assets:

Recommended Reading:

Medical Microbiology, 9th Edition by Murray et al. (2021)
- Chapter 17: Antibacterial Agents
Microbiology: A Systems Approach, 4th Edition by Cowan (2015)
Chapter 12: Drugs, Microbes, Host – the Elements of Chemotherapy
- Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, 9 th Edition by Bennett et al. (2020)