Section 4
Interactions Between Drug and Host
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Organ Toxicity
The accumulation of antimicrobial drugs and their metabolic byproducts in organs can be toxic, leading to organ damage.
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Allergic Responses to Drugs
Antimicrobrial drugs can cause immune responses which can be fatal.
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Suppression and Alteration of Microbiota by Antimicrobials
Our bodies depend upon, and host, a vast number of complex microbial flora that can be affected negatively by antimicrobial treatments.
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Effects of Drug Combinations
Antimicrobial drugs can interact with other drugs in deleterious ways or can be used in combination to combat microbial infections.