Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 12 - Drugs, Microbes, Host-The Elements of Chemotherapy - 12.3 Survey of Major Antimicrobial Drug Groups - 12.3 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 341: 8

Answer

A broad spectrum antibiotic targets multiple types of bacteria and is effective against a disease with multiple symptoms. On the other hand, a narrow spectrum antibiotic targets a specific type of microbe. Cases where disease is due to only one specie of bacteria may be more effectively treated by using a narrow spectrum antibiotic.

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A broad spectrum antibiotic targets multiple types of bacteria and is effective against a disease with multiple symptoms. On the other hand, a narrow spectrum antibiotic targets a specific type of microbe. Cases where disease is due to only one specie of bacteria may be more effectively treated by using a narrow spectrum antibiotic.
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