How does nitrofurantoin’s mechanism of action differ from other antibiotics and why is it particularly effective against certain bacterial strains?
Lakshya KumarExplorer
How does nitrofurantoin differ from other antibiotics in its mechanism of action?
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Nitrofurantoin damages bacterial DNA and inhibits protein synthesis, unlike antibiotics targeting cell wall synthesis. It is effective against UTI-causing bacteria because it concentrates in the urinary tract.