How does nitrofurantoin work to inhibit bacterial growth and what makes it particularly effective against common UTI pathogens like E. coli?
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How does nitrofurantoin work to inhibit bacterial growth and what makes it particularly effective against common UTI pathogens like E. coli?
Nitrofurantoin damages bacterial DNA and inhibits essential enzymes, effectively targeting the aerobic energy metabolism in E. coli, a common UTI pathogen.