Cefazaflur

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Cefazaflur

Cefazaflur (pronunciation: se-fa-za-flur) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment of various bacterial infections.

Etymology

The term "Cefazaflur" is derived from the parent class of antibiotics it belongs to, known as "cephalosporins". The "-flur" suffix is common in many synthetic antibiotics, although the specific etymology of this suffix is not well-documented.

Usage

Cefazaflur is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Related Terms

  • Cephalosporin: A class of antibiotics derived from the mold Acremonium, which was previously known as "Cephalosporium".
  • Antibiotic: A type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections.
  • Bacteria: A type of biological cell. They constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms.
  • Infection: The invasion of an organism's body tissues by disease-causing agents, their multiplication, and the reaction of host tissues to the infectious agents and the toxins they produce.

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