Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs - Questions For Review - Short Answer - Page 320: 2

Answer

Narrow spectrum drugs will only be effective against a few, very specific pathogens, while broad spectrum drugs will be effective against many different types of pathogens. As broad-spectrum drugs can work against more pathogens than narrow spectrum drugs, they are more effective.

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As broad-spectrum drugs can work against more pathogens than narrow spectrum drugs, they are more effective.
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