Mechanism of Action of Fosfomycin
Introduction Fosfomycin is a broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic primarily used in the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. It is structurally unrelated to other major antibiotic classes and represents a unique inhibitor of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Because of its distinct mechanism, fosfomycin retains activity against many multidrug resistant organisms, including ESBL producing Enterobacteriaceae and … Read more