10. The ID:IOTS Guide to Penicillins
ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists
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Understanding the History and Classification of Penicillins
Exploring the discovery and structure of penicillins, this chapter details how these antibiotics work, their effectiveness against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, and the evolution of penicillin molecules to combat resistance. It delves into the classification of penicillins, variations in their structures, and their spectrum of activity for different bacterial infections. The chapter also touches on combination therapies like penicillins with clavulanic acid and discusses the sensitivity of various organisms to different penicillins.
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