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Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Aminoglycoside antibiotics are a type of antibiotic that work against many types of bacteria and includes streptomycin, gentamicin, and neomycin. Aminoglycosides are used to treat bacterial infections.
External links
External links
- Aminoglycoside antibiotic entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
 This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document “Dictionary of Cancer Terms”.