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

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Broad spectrum Antibiotic : Antibiotics which kill or inhibit a wide range of gram positive and gram negative bacteria. e.g., chloramphenicol, ofloxacin etc.
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