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Third Generation Cephalosporins  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Cephalosporin, Third Generation
  • Generation Cephalosporin, Third
  • Third Generation Cephalosporin

Scope note

  • 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).

History note

  • 2024

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000097911

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