Infectious diseases have been a major threat to human health throughout history. With the discovery of anti-infective agents, the mortality rate of these diseases has significantly reduced. Anti-infective agents are compounds that inhibit or kill the infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. They are designed to target specific features of these infectious agents to prevent their growth, replication, or survival. Medicinal chemistry plays a crucial role in the development of anti-infective agents. In this article, we will discuss the different types of anti-infective agents, their modes of action, and their medicinal chemistry.
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