Why Are the Mycobacterial Infections Difficult to Treat with Antibiotics

question 51

Multiple Choice

Why are the Mycobacterial infections difficult to treat with antibiotics? (Select all that apply)

• A) The waxy cell wall created by the inclusion of mycolic acids is difficult for most antibacterial agent to permeate.
• B) Members of this genus grow very slowly requiring long-term therapy that leads to potential antimicrobial agent toxicity.
• C) Because appropriate antibiotics have to be taken for long periods of time patients are less likely to keep taking them.
• D) The outer membrane has small porins that restrict the diffusion of antibacterial agents into the cell.

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