What is the effectiveness of Meropenem (Meropenem) against Streptococcus salivarius?

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Effectiveness of Meropenem against Streptococcus salivarius

  • The provided studies do not specifically address the effectiveness of Meropenem against Streptococcus salivarius 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • However, it is mentioned that carbapenems, including Meropenem, possess broad-spectrum in vitro activity against many Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and anaerobic bacteria 2.
  • Meropenem has been shown to be effective against various Streptococcus species, including Streptococcus pneumoniae 3, but its effectiveness against Streptococcus salivarius is not explicitly stated.
  • Further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of Meropenem against Streptococcus salivarius.

Spectrum of Activity of Meropenem

  • Meropenem has a broad spectrum of in vitro activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens, including extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)- and AmpC-producing Enterobacteriaceae 5.
  • It is effective against various bacterial infections, including complicated intra-abdominal infection, complicated skin and skin structure infection, and bacterial meningitis 1, 5.
  • However, its effectiveness against specific bacteria, such as Streptococcus salivarius, is not well-documented in the provided studies.

Clinical Efficacy of Meropenem

  • Meropenem has been shown to be clinically effective in the treatment of various bacterial infections, with comparable efficacy to other antibacterial agents 3, 5.
  • It is well-tolerated and has a low propensity for inducing seizures, making it suitable for treating bacterial meningitis 5.
  • However, the clinical efficacy of Meropenem against Streptococcus salivarius is not explicitly stated in the provided studies.

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