ansamycin

Introduction

A family of compounds antimicrobial activity against many gram-positive & some gram-negative bacteria. Some family members may have antiviral activity towards bacteriophages & poxviruses.

Clinically relevant ansamucins include the rifamycins.

More general terms

• antibiotic (antimicrobial agent)

More specific terms

• rifamycin (rifamycin SV, Rifocin, Aemcolo)