Penicillins are a certain collection of antibiotics that eliminate infection causing bacteria. Also known in short as pen or PCN, they originate from a type of fungi called Penicillium fungi. They are used in the treatment or prevention of many different bacterial infections, usually caused by Gram-positive organisms. They are well known in medicine as they are one of the first types of antibiotic used for major infections and diseases, and are still used regularly in modern medicine. Penicillins are all β-Lactam (Beta-Lactam) antibiotics, which are antibiotic molecules with a β-Lactam nucleus.
Posted on: Sat, 31 May 2014 19:00:01 +0000
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