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What is meant by the term broad spectrum antibiotics? Explain.
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Broad-spectrum antibiotics are effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
An example includes chloramphenicol that can be used for the treatment of typhoid, dysentery, acute fever, pneumonia, etc.
Other examples include vancomycin, ofloxacin, ampicillin, and amoxicillin.
An example includes chloramphenicol that can be used for the treatment of typhoid, dysentery, acute fever, pneumonia, etc.
Other examples include vancomycin, ofloxacin, ampicillin, and amoxicillin.
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