In-Vitro Activity of Ertapenem Against Extended-Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Gram-Negative Bacilli (GNB) Seen in Indian Medical Centers

摘要

Background: ESBL producing GNB causing blood stream infections (BSI), skin and soft tissue (SSTI) and respiratory tract infection (RTI) are widely prevalent in Indian medical centers. We compared the in-vitro activity of five commonly used antimicrobials to treat such infections against the recently introduced carbapenem - ertapenem (ERT).