Does Ceftriaxone Have Anaerobic Cover? Understanding its Limitations
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Clinical guidelines for treating mixed bacterial infections, such as those in the abdomen, frequently recommend combining antibiotics because **ceftriaxone has anaerobic cover** that is unreliable for many important pathogens. This third-generation cephalosporin is a workhorse against many aerobic bacteria, but it has significant limitations for treating serious anaerobic infections.
