Engelsk definition
Nonsusceptibility of bacteria to the action of the beta-lactam antibiotics. Mechanisms responsible for beta-lactam resistance may be degradation of antibiotics by BETA-LACTAMASES, failure of antibiotics to penetrate, or low-affinity binding of antibiotics to targets.
Svenska synonymer
Resistens mot beta-Lactam
Engelska synonymer
beta Lactam Resistance — beta-Lactam Resistant — beta Lactam Resistant — beta-Lactamase Resistance — beta Lactamase Resistance — Resistance, beta-Lactamase — beta-Lactamase Resistant — beta Lactamase Resistant — Resistant, beta-Lactamase