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The nitrofurans are synthetic antimicrobial agents with a broad spectrum covering not only Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria but also several types of protozoan parasites. They are normally bacteriostatic but can be bactericidal at high doses. They are more active in acid conditions but have low potency compared to other antibacterial drugs and high doses are necessary.
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Treves-Brown, K.M. (2000). Other Systemic Antibacterial Agents. In: Applied Fish Pharmacology. Aquaculture, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0761-9_11
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