Drugs that can be used to treat infections caused by Bacteroides fragilis are all EXCEPT:
**Core Concept**
Bacteroides fragilis is an anaerobic, Gram-negative rod that is commonly found in the human gut and can cause infections in various parts of the body, particularly in the abdominal cavity. Treatment of B. fragilis infections requires antibiotics that are effective against anaerobic bacteria.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
B. fragilis is resistant to many antibiotics, including penicillins, cephalosporins, and aminoglycosides, due to its unique cell wall structure and beta-lactamase enzymes. Effective treatments for B. fragilis infections include carbapenems, such as imipenem and meropenem, which inhibit cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. Metronidazole, a nitroimidazole antibiotic, is also effective against B. fragilis, as it causes DNA damage and inhibits protein synthesis in anaerobic bacteria.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
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**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
Metronidazole is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of anaerobic bacteria, including B. fragilis, but it is also known to cause disulfiram-like reactions when combined with alcohol.
**Correct Answer:**
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