What Class of Antibiotics Are Carbapenems? A Deep Dive into Beta-Lactams
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Carbapenems are potent members of the β-lactam family of antibiotics, often reserved as a last resort for treating severe, drug-resistant bacterial infections [1.2.1, 1.5.1]. So, what class of antibiotics are carbapenems and why are they so critical in modern medicine?
