A derivative of benzoic acid used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It enhances the potency of streptomycin and delays development of bacilli resistant to streptomycin. Also used to treat mycobacterial infections in fish. Abbreviated PAS, PASA.
p-aminosalicylic acid
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 | PAS |
| Antimicrobial agents (microbiology) |
| Mycobacterium shottsii |
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