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What is a broad spectrum antibiotic? Name a broad spectrum antibiotic and source organism.

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Antibiotics which kill or inhibts a wide range of gram - positive and gram-negative bacteria are called broad spectrum antibiotics. Ex : Amphicillian, chloramphenicol.
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