Tag: Bacilli

Gram-negative bacteria are among the world's most significant public health problems due to their high resistance to antibiotics. This resistance makes understanding what antibiotics are sensitive to Gram-negative bacilli a critical aspect of effective treatment and patient outcomes.

As a broad-spectrum penicillin, ampicillin was developed to be effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. This raises a critical question in clinical practice: Does ampicillin cover gram-positive bacilli? The answer is nuanced, depending on the specific bacterium and prevalent resistance patterns.