Prevalence of extended spectrum beta-lactamase in Klebsiella pneumoniae
Increased irrational use of antibiotics promotes bacterial resistance to these drugs. Among the resistance mechanisms developed by bacteria is the production of â-lactamase which can destroy the â-lactam ring and cause resistance to the other â-lactam antibiotics, such as amoxycillin. Extended spect...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Faculty of Medicine Trisakti University
2008-09-01
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| Series: | Universa Medicina |
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| Online Access: | https://univmed.org/ejurnal/index.php/medicina/article/view/278 |