24. Ambl(er)ing through beta lactamases
ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists
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Understanding Beta-Lactamase Enzymes and Antimicrobial Resistance
Exploration of the role of Beta-lactamase enzymes in combating antibiotics like penicillin, discussing the natural competition and adaptation of bacteria in response to antimicrobial use. The chapter delves into the historical timeline of beta-lactamase discovery, highlighting the emergence of extended spectrum beta-lactamases in the 1980s and the distinctions between different types of beta-lactamases. It also emphasizes the importance of infection control measures for carbapenemase-producing organisms and the challenges posed by antimicrobial resistance.
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