Question

broad spectrum and narrow spectrum antibiotics difference

Answer 1

Broad spectrum antibiotics act against multiple strains and forms of different bacteria which share common structures and metabolic functions that can be attacked and affected to kill them. Narrow spectrum antibiotics are more specific in their course and act against only certain bacteria as a more targeted approach.

Answer 2

Broad-spectrum antibiotics: An antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacteria, both gram-positive and gram-negative. Narrow-spectrum antibiotics: Antibiotics that kill just gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria or could be specific to one type of bacteria.