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carbapenems
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carbapenems
ß-lactam resistant antibiotics, including imipenem and meropenem, which are effective against a wide range of bacteria.

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Spread of CTX-M type ESBLs, especially in Escherichia coli, may provide a favorable background for selection of carbapenem resistance.
INVANZ, a carbapenem related to the class of antibiotics known as beta-lactams, is generally given to adults as a 1-gram dose, once-a-day, by intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection.
 
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