Antibiotics Discussion - Module Objectives and Resources
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)
- Microbiology: A Systems Approach, 4th Edition by Cowan (2015)
- Chapter 12: Drugs, Microbes, Host – the Elements of Chemotherapy