What is the most common mechanism by which bacteria develop resistance to aminoglycosides?
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Correct answer: Production of aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes
Resistance is most frequently mediated by plasmid-encoded enzymes that phosphorylate, adenylate, or acetylate the aminoglycoside molecule. These modifications prevent the drug from binding to the 30S ribosome.
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