What is the Use of Neomycin? Exploring Its Diverse Applications
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First discovered in 1949, neomycin is a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from the bacterium *Streptomyces fradiae*. Its use is primarily limited to topical, otic, and certain oral applications due to significant potential for systemic toxicity, distinguishing its **use of neomycin** from other antibiotics.
