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A 22-year-old woman presents to the clinic for a recurrent urinary tract infection. She is prescribed trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.
What is the mechanism of action of this antimicrobial drug?
A- Inhibition of bacterial wall synthesis
B- Inhibition of folic acid synthesis
C- Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis
D- Inhibition of mycolic acid synthesis
E- Inactivation of bacterial toxins
A 22-year-old woman presents to the clinic for a recurrent urinary tract infection. She is prescribed trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.
What is the mechanism of action of this antimicrobial drug?
A- Inhibition of bacterial wall synthesis
B- Inhibition of folic acid synthesis
C- Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis
D- Inhibition of mycolic acid synthesis
E- Inactivation of bacterial toxins
