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The quinolones are a group of antibiotics. They are considered broad spectrum antibiotics in that they can treat a wide variety of things, and are broken down into four generations based on their specific sensitivities:
First generation quinolones have a wide gram positive spectrum, but the gram negative coverage is pretty narrow. They are not used much anymore because they tend to have toxicity issues.
Second generation quinolones have a little wide gram negative spectrum, but a little narrower gram positive.
Third generation quinolones are like second generation but can also work against Staph.
Fourth generation quinolones are like third generation but have a wider gram positive coverage and can also treat anaerobes.
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What is the difference between quinolones and fluoroquinolones?
Quinolones with a fluorine atom are called fluoroquinolones. while Quinolones haven't a fluorine atom.
Is Periodontal diseases easily treated?
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Typhoid fever and most of the other diseases were treated by priests at that time.
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Should people with diseases caused by their own lifestyle be treated at a high of cost to taxpayers?
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