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What does the antimicrobial spectrum of an antibiotic refer to?
The range of microorganisms it can kill or inhibit
How are broad-spectrum antibiotics characterized?
They can kill or inhibit a wide range of microorganisms
What is a significance of narrow-spectrum antibiotics?
They have low propensity to induce bacterial resistance
How is the antimicrobial spectrum of an antibiotic determined?
By testing its antimicrobial activity against a wide range of microbes in vitro
What is a potential consequence of indiscriminate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics?
Inducing the development of bacterial resistance
Test your knowledge of antibiotic spectrum with this quiz. Explore the differences between broad-spectrum, extended-spectrum, and narrow-spectrum antibiotics and understand their varying abilities to combat different types of microorganisms.
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