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Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs)
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Summary
Extended-spectrum β-lactamases
(ESBLs) are enzymes produced by certain bacteria that confer resistance to a broad range of
Β-lactam Antibiotics
, including penicillins and cephalosporins. These enzymes pose significant
Challenges in clinical settings
due to their ability to spread
Resistance Genes
and limit
Treatment Options
for
Infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria
.
Concepts
Antibiotic Resistance
Β-lactam Antibiotics
Gram-negative Bacteria
Enzyme-mediated Resistance
Resistance Gene Transfer
Cephalosporin Resistance
Penicillin Resistance
Plasmid-mediated Resistance
Infection Control
Carbapenem Resistance
Β-lactamase Enzymes
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