Dihydrostreptomycin
Dihydrostreptomycin
Dihydrostreptomycin (pronounced: dye-hydro-strep-toe-my-sin) is a derivative of the antibiotic streptomycin. It is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-negative bacteria.
Etymology
The term "Dihydrostreptomycin" is derived from the Greek words "di" meaning two, "hydro" meaning water, and "streptomycin" which is the name of the antibiotic from which it is derived. Streptomycin, in turn, is named after the genus of bacteria, Streptomyces, from which it was first isolated.
Usage
Dihydrostreptomycin is primarily used in the treatment of infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Klebsiella. It is also used in the treatment of tuberculosis, although its use for this purpose has declined due to the development of drug-resistant strains of the tuberculosis bacteria.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic: A type of medication used to treat bacterial infections.
- Streptomycin: An antibiotic from which dihydrostreptomycin is derived.
- Gram-negative bacteria: A group of bacteria that are resistant to many antibiotics, including dihydrostreptomycin.
- Tuberculosis: A serious infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dihydrostreptomycin
- Wikipedia's article - Dihydrostreptomycin
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