Pleuromutilin
Pleuromutilin
Pleuromutilin (pronounced pleu-ro-mu-til-in) is a type of Antibiotic that is derived from the fungus Pleurotus mutilus. It was first discovered in the 1950s and has since been used in both human and veterinary medicine.
Etymology
The term "Pleuromutilin" is derived from the name of the fungus Pleurotus mutilus from which it is extracted. The prefix "Pleuro-" comes from the Greek word "pleura", which means "side" or "rib". The suffix "-mutilin" is derived from the Latin word "mutilus", which means "mutilated". This is in reference to the mutilated appearance of the fungus.
Usage
Pleuromutilin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-positive bacteria. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which prevents the bacteria from growing and multiplying.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic resistance: The ability of bacteria to resist the effects of an antibiotic.
- Bacteriostatic: A type of antibiotic that inhibits the growth of bacteria.
- Gram-positive bacteria: A group of bacteria that are classified by the color they turn after a Gram stain procedure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pleuromutilin
- Wikipedia's article - Pleuromutilin
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