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New β-lactam antibiotics and β-lactamase inhibitors

2010; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 20; Issue: 10 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1517/13543776.2010.515588

ISSN

1744-7674

Autores

Karen Bush, Mark J. Macielag,

Tópico(s)

Antibiotic Use and Resistance

Resumo

Importance of the field: β-Lactam antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. However, their utility is being threatened by the worldwide proliferation of β-lactamases with broad hydrolytic capabilities, especially in multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria.

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