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== Cefpimizole ==

'''Cefpimizole''' (pronounced as /sɛfˈpɪmɪzoʊl/) is a [[cephalosporin]] [[antibiotic]] used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. 

=== Etymology ===

The term "Cefpimizole" is derived from the parent class of antibiotics it belongs to, the [[cephalosporins]]. The "-zole" suffix is common in many pharmaceutical drugs, often indicating a specific chemical structure.

=== Usage ===

Cefpimizole is primarily used to treat bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, leading to cell death. It is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including [[Staphylococcus aureus]], [[Streptococcus pneumoniae]], and [[Escherichia coli]].

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Cephalosporin]]: A class of antibiotics to which Cefpimizole belongs.
* [[Antibiotic]]: A type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria.
* [[Bacterial Infections]]: Infections caused by bacteria, which Cefpimizole is used to treat.
* [[Staphylococcus aureus]]: A type of bacteria against which Cefpimizole is effective.
* [[Streptococcus pneumoniae]]: Another type of bacteria against which Cefpimizole is effective.
* [[Escherichia coli]]: A common type of bacteria, often referred to as E. coli, against which Cefpimizole is effective.

[[Category:Medicine]]
[[Category:Pharmacology]]
[[Category:Antibiotics]]

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