Pharma 52: Antimicrobial Therapy - Precision, Proportion, Responsibility

Clinical Deep Dives · Feb 3, 2026 · 1m

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This episode lays the foundation for all antimicrobial pharmacology by reframing antibiotics as ecological interventions. Every prescription alters not only the target pathogen but also the host, the microbiome, and the wider microbial environment. We explore principles of selective toxicity, bactericidal versus bacteriostatic action, resistance mechani…