Streptogramin

Streptogramin

Streptogramin (pronounced: strep-toe-gram-in) is a class of antibiotics that are used to treat various types of bacterial infections.

Etymology

The term "Streptogramin" is derived from the genus name Streptomyces, a type of bacteria from which these antibiotics were originally isolated, and the suffix "-gramin", which is commonly used in the naming of antibiotics.

Usage

Streptogramins are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-positive bacteria. They are often used when other antibiotics are ineffective due to antibiotic resistance. Streptogramins work by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which is essential for the bacteria's survival.

Types

There are two types of Streptogramins: Streptogramin A and Streptogramin B. Both types work together to inhibit bacterial protein synthesis, but they do so in slightly different ways. Streptogramin A slows down the synthesis process, while Streptogramin B stops it completely.

Related Terms

• Antibiotic
• Bacterial infection
• Gram-positive bacteria
• Antibiotic resistance
• Protein synthesis

See Also

• Macrolide
• Lincosamide
• Aminoglycoside

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Streptogramin
• Wikipedia's article - Streptogramin

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