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Chromobacterium violaceum is a Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic and non-sporing coccobacillus. Which of the following antibiotics produced by this is effective against Gram-negative bacteria?

  1. Aztreonam

  2. Paromycin

  3. Doripenem

  4. Tigecycline
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Explanation

Aztreonam is a synthetic drug that is based on a simple monobactam isolated from Chromobacterium violaceum. It is used to treat infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria.

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