Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 13 - Antimicrobial Therapy - Self Quiz - Page 404: 16

Answer

(b) Antimetabolite

Work Step by Step

Carbapenem antibiotics have Beta-lactam rings, are cell wall synthesis inhibitors and have a broad spectrum of activity. They are used to treat mixed infections, nosocomial infactions and infections of unknown etiology.
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