23. The ID:IOTS guide to Carbapenems

Callum and Jame provide an overview of the Carbapenem class of antibiotics discussing: what they are; their spectrum of action (looking in particular at what they don't cover); resistance; how to use them; and side effects. This site has a useful summary of the new formulation of carbapenems and their spectra: http://www.microbiologynutsandbolts.co.uk/the-bug-blog/new-sweets-on-the-market-but-will-these-new-flavours-live-up-to-their-vibrant-colours Here is the NEJM paper on Tebipenem Jame m...