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| Virginiamycin S1 | streptogramin Bantibiotic |
| Pristinamycin IIA | streptogramin Aantibiotic |
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| AHFS/Drugs.com | FDA Professional Drug Information |
| MedlinePlus | a603007 |
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| E number | E711(antibiotics) |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.031.119 |
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| Melting point | 138 to 140 °C (280 to 284 °F) (dec.) |
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Virginiamycin is astreptogramin antibiotic similar topristinamycin andquinupristin/dalfopristin. It is a combination ofpristinamycin IIA (virginiamycin M1) andvirginiamycin S1.[1] Virginiamycin is used in the fuelethanol industry to prevent microbial contamination.[2] It is also used in agriculture, specifically in livestock, to accelerate the growth of the animals and to prevent and treat infections.[3] Antibiotics also save as much as 30% in feed costs among young swine, although the savings fade as pigs get older, according to a USDA study.[3]
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