What is Phenicol Used For? Understanding the Antibiotic Class
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Phenicols are a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by interfering with the 50S ribosomal subunit. The therapeutic and safety profiles for the various members of this class, such as chloramphenicol and florfenicol, differ significantly, dictating their specific applications in human and veterinary medicine.
