Oxytetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the tetracycline class, effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and is commonly used in human medicine, veterinary medicine, and agriculture. The history of oxytetracycline began in the early 1950s, when it was discovered as a natural product of the soil bacterium Streptomyces rimosus. Introduced commercially in 1950, it became one of the early antibiotics that significantly advanced infectious disease treatment and remains widely used today due to its versatility and effectiveness.
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