A 22-year-old woman presents to the clinic for a recurrent urinary tract infection. She is prescribed trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. What is the mechanism of action of this antimicrobial drug? A - Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis B - Inhibition of folic acid synthesis C - Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis D - Inhibition of mycolic acid synthesis E - Inactivation of bacterial toxins Answer
