Question

Which antibiotic is considered broad-spectrum?

Options

• Penicillin

• Chloramphenicol

• Salvarsan

• Sulphapyridine

Answer 1

Chloramphenicol

Explanation:

A broad-spectrum antibiotic is one that is effective against a wide range of bacteria , both Gram-positive and Gram-negative. Chloramphenicol works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, making it effective against many types of bacterial infections including typhoid, meningitis, and pneumonia.