Tetracycline Antibiotics

The video tutorial covers tetracyclines, a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomal subunits. It explains their effectiveness against certain bacteria and diseases, such as Lyme disease and pneumonia, and highlights contraindications like tetracycline-stained teeth, especially in children and pregnant women.

Explain the mechanism of action of tetracyclines.

Identify some bacterial species that are susceptible to tetracyclines.