Healio Before 2007, use of select antibiotics (vancomycin, carbapenems and linezolid) was very similar among hospitals with and without stewardship programs (115 vs. 114 DOT). After the release of IDSA guidelines, hospitals with programs experienced a 4% ... 更多 »
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News A common mechanism of resistance is production of β-lactamases, which are enzymes that hydrolyze the β-lactam ring of penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems , thereby rendering the drugs inactive. 8 . Although antibiotic resistance can occur in ... 更多 »
Digital Journal ... mild antibiotics, with few side effects, can no longer be administered and more potent antibiotics, which carry inherent risks, need to be used. An e...
The Australian They include drug-resistant golden staph, also known as MRSA, and bacteria resistant to carbapenems , the antibiotics of last resort for infections such as E. coli. The new class of antibiotics, dubbed teixobactin, has only been tested on mice. But it ... 更多 »
Business Insider Beta-lactamase inhibitors work by restoring or potentiating the activity of a class of antibiotics called beta-lactam, which includes penicillins, cepha...
Infection Control Today A CDC microbiologist demonstrates the modified Hodge test, which is used to identify antibiotic resistance in bacteria known as Enterobacteriaceae. Bacteria that are resistant to carbapenems , considered “last resort” antibiotics, produce a distinctive ... 更多 »
MarketWatch Before therapy with Teflaro is instituted, careful inquiry about previous hypersensitivity reactions to other cephalosporins, penicillins, or carbapenems should be made. If this product is to be given to penicillin or other beta-lactam-allergic patient ... 更多 »
