What is meant by first second and third generation


What is meant by first, second, and third generation antibiotics? why were these developed?

How do microorganisms become resistant to antibiotics? Please describe several ways by which this may occur, (genetic, chromosomal, nongenetic) include mechanisms of resistance

How can people help to prevent or minimize resistance? Where are resistance organisms encounter most frequently?And why?

What are the 5 major "'modes of action'' for antibiotics. Please explain these and give some examples of antibiotic groups which are in each of these 5 categories.

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