Preferred Label : Third Generation Cephalosporins;
MeSH definition : 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).;
MeSH synonym : Cephalosporins, Third Generation; Generation Cephalosporins, Third; Third Generation Cephalosporin; Cephalosporin, Third Generation; Generation Cephalosporin, Third;
Origin ID : D000097911;
UMLS CUI : C0304320;
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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).