Examining the Clinical Effectiveness of Non-Carbapenem β-Lactams for the Treatment of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae

Treatment options for extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae are limited. Piperacillin-tazobactam and cefepime represent potential alternative treatment options; however, large prospective studies are lacking. This review evaluates the current literature regarding use of piperaci...

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Main Authors: Allison M. Gibble, Alan E. Gross, Angela M. Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/4/4/653