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Microorganism Controlling by Other Antibiotics -

Erythromycin, obtained from Streptomyces is useful for primary atypical pneumonia, staphylococcal and streptococcal infections and syphilis.

Vancomycin, also a product of Streptomyces is given intravenously against Gram positive infections.

Other antibiotics are rifampin for leprosy and tuberculosis, clindamycin and lincomycin, active against streptococci, staphylococci and other Gram positive organisms.