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Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues.

Antibacterial/Antibiotics Overview

Medications used to treat bacterial infections.

Narrow Spectrum

Antibiotics effective against limited types of organisms.

Broad Spectrum

Antibiotics effective against multiple types of organisms.

Penicillin

Antibiotic used to treat broad-spectrum infections.

Cephalosporin

Antibiotic categorized by generations, used to treat various infections.

Vancomycin

Antibiotic used for MRSA, C. Diff, and as an alternative for penicillin allergies.

Macrolides

Antibiotics like erythromycin, with broad-spectrum coverage.

Aminoglycosides

Antibiotics like gentamicin, known for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity.

Fluoroquinolones

Antibiotics like ciprofloxacin used for a wide range of bacterial infections.

Sulfonamides

Antibiotics like trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole used for UTIs and bronchitis.

Urinary Tract Antiseptics

Medications like nitrofurantoin used to treat and prevent UTIs.

Antimycobacterials

Medications like rifampin used to treat Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Antiparasites

Medications like metronidazole used for bacterial and protozoal infections.

Antifungals

Medications like ketoconazole used to treat fungal infections.

Antivirals

Medications like acyclovir used for herpes simplex and herpes zoster viruses.