Third Generation Cephalosporins [cefalosporiny třetí generace]

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Terms

cefalosporin třetí generace
cefalosporiny III. generace

 

Third Generation Cephalosporin

Definition

Agents that are structurally similar to other CEPHALOSPORINS but have a broader spectrum of activity against bacteria than the first and second generation cephalosporins. These agents cover more resistant STREPTOCOCCUS, STAPHYLOCOCCUS, gram-positive anaerobes, and more resistant strains of HAEMOPHILUS, NEISSERIA, PROTEUS, ESCHERICHIA COLI, and KLEBSIELLA (HNPEK).

DUI
D000097911 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000764727
Previous indexing
Cephalosporins (1981-2023)
History note
2024
Public note
2024