Preferred Label : First Generation Cephalosporins;
MeSH definition : CEPHALOSPORIN agents with excellent coverage against gram-positive cocci, such as
STAPHYLOCOCCUS and STREPTOCOCCUS. They have some activity against the gram-negative
bacteria, but in general, gram-negative activity is decreased compared to 2nd, 3rd,
and 4th generation cephalosporins.;
MeSH synonym : Cephalosporins, First Generation; First Generation Cephalosporin; Cephalosporin, First Generation; Generation Cephalosporin, First;
Origin ID : D000097904;
UMLS CUI : C0304317;
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CEPHALOSPORIN agents with excellent coverage against gram-positive cocci, such as
STAPHYLOCOCCUS and STREPTOCOCCUS. They have some activity against the gram-negative
bacteria, but in general, gram-negative activity is decreased compared to 2nd, 3rd,
and 4th generation cephalosporins.