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beta-lactamase [¦bād·ə ′lak·tə‚mās] (microbiology) A bacterial enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the lactam ring in some penicillin antibiotics, rendering them ineffective. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In vivo development of ertapenem resistance in a patient with pneumonia caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae with an extended-spectrum beta-lactamase. A penicillin antibiotic with beta-lactamase inhibitor, the new drug is indicated for the treatment of acute otitis media. In view of the mixed flora that cause PTA and the increasing number of beta-lactamase-producing microorganisms, the use of antibiotics active against beta-lactamases has become more popular in clinical practice. |
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