24. Ambl(er)ing through beta lactamases
ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists
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Understanding ESBLs and Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms
Exploration of ESBLs and their impact on antibiotic resistance, covering classifications like ampese beta lactamases and their resistance characteristics. Discussion on the use of cefoxitin as a screening tool, detection of AmpC beta-lactamases, and various resistance mechanisms like inducible and chromosomal resistance. Emphasis on identifying organisms with specific resistance profiles to optimize antibiotic treatments and the significance of choosing antibiotics according to resistance patterns.
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