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Schematic representation of antibiotic resistance mechanisms. Six different resistance mechanisms are found in bacteria. (a) Increased efflux by efflux systems; (b) reduced uptake due to change in membrane permeability; (c) enzymatic degradation; (d) target site protection; (e) target site modification and (f) expression of alternative enzymes or off-target sites.
