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First Generation Cephalosporins  

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Entry terms

  • Cephalosporin, First Generation
  • First Generation Cephalosporin
  • Generation Cephalosporin, First

Scope note

  • CEPHALOSPORIN agents with excellent coverage against gram-positive cocci, such as STAPHYLOCOCCUS and STREPTOCOCCUS. They have some activity against the gram-negative bacteria, but in general, gram-negative activity is decreased compared to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation cephalosporins.

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  • 2024

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000097904

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