E. coli antibiotic

Question

Hi!

I wonder if Streptomycin is effective for E.coli infections?

Some sources say yes, others say that it enhances its growth.

Which one is true?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi, Streptomycin is broad spectrum Anti biotic that is effective on both gram positive and negative bacteria. E.coli is a gram negative bacteria. Streptomycin will produce an effect on it. However the most effective treatment foe E.coli is trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole or floroquinolone.