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Leucomycins

Medical Definition: An antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces kitasatoensis. The complex consists of a mixture of at least eight biologically active components, A1 and A3 to A9. Leucomycins have both antibacterial and antimycoplasmal activities.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with LEUCOMYCIN see KITASAMYCIN
Previously Indexed: Aminoglycosides (1974-1975),Antibiotics (1970-1975),Lactones (1973-1975)
Leucomycins Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Kitasamycin - A macrolide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces kitasatoensis. The drug has antimicrobial activity against a wide spectrum of pathogens.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Spiramycin - A macrolide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces ambofaciens. The drug is effective against gram-positive aerobic pathogens, N. gonorrhoeae, and staphylococci. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and Toxoplasma gondii.

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