Bata Lactamase Inhibitors

Question 1

Beta-lactamase inhibitors are most active against

Answer 1

Ambler class A beta lactamases

In particular plasmid-encoded transportable element (TEM)

Question 2

TEM are produced by …….

Answer 2

Staphylococci

H. Influenza
N.gonorrhea
Salmonella
Shigella
E coli
K pneumonia

Question 3

Class c beta lactamases are produced by ……. and cannot be inhibited by beta lactamase inhibitors

Answer 3

Enterobacter spp.
Atrobacter spp.
P aeruginosa

Question 4

The class c lactamases that can be inhibited are produced by …..

Answer 4

B fragilis
M catarrhalis