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Antibiotics Classification and Mechanisms by tarun paul is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document provides information on various classes of antibiotics. Bactericidal antibiotics directly kill bacteria, while bacteriostatic antibiotics prevent bacterial growth. Both types are capable of ending an infection. The classes of antibiotics listed include aminoglycosides, ansamycins, carbacephem, carbapenems, and first through fifth generation cephalosporins. Each class has antibiotics that are used to treat specific types of infections and bacteria. Side effects are also provided for each class.
- Author
- tarun paul
- Language
- EN