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Carbapenem Antibiotics
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Summary
Carbapenem Antibiotics
are a class of highly effective
Beta-lactam Antibiotics
used as a
Last resort
for treating severe or
High-risk bacterial infections
, particularly those caused by multidrug-resistant
Gram-negative Bacteria
. Their
Broad-spectrum Activity
and resistance to most beta-lactamases make them crucial in combating
Antibiotic-resistant infections
, though their overuse has led to
Emerging resistance
, posing significant
Challenges in healthcare settings
.
Concepts
Beta-lactam Antibiotics
Multidrug-resistant Bacteria
Gram-negative Bacteria
Beta-lactamase Resistance
Antibiotic Resistance
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Nosocomial Infections
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Enzyme Inhibition
Carbapenemases
Carbapenemase Production
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General and Professional Pharmacy 100%
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