What Are the Streptogramins? A Powerful Class of Last-Resort Antibiotics
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Streptogramins are a class of antibiotics that are significantly more effective when two distinct components are combined, demonstrating a synergistic and bactericidal effect against many resistant bacteria. Produced naturally by *Streptomyces* species, these drugs represent a critical last-resort option for severe, multidrug-resistant infections.
