Ceftiofur
Ceftiofur
Ceftiofur (/sɛfˈtaɪ.əfʊər/) is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic primarily used in veterinary medicine. It is resistant to the antibiotic resistance enzyme beta-lactamase, and has activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Etymology
The term "Ceftiofur" is derived from the cephalosporin class of antibiotics, with "cef" referring to this class, and "tiofur" being a unique suffix for this particular drug. The exact origin of "tiofur" is not known.
Usage
Ceftiofur is used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections in animals, including respiratory tract infections, foot rot, and urinary tract infections. It is also used for the treatment of meningitis and septicemia in cattle.
Related Terms
- Cephalosporin: A class of antibiotics to which Ceftiofur belongs.
- Beta-lactamase: An enzyme that provides resistance to certain antibiotics, including some cephalosporins. Ceftiofur is resistant to this enzyme.
- Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria: The two broad classes of bacteria against which Ceftiofur has activity.
- Meningitis and Septicemia: Two serious conditions in cattle that can be treated with Ceftiofur.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ceftiofur
- Wikipedia's article - Ceftiofur
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