American Society of Microbiology ABMM ABMM Question # 59 Topic 2 Discussion

American Society of Microbiology ABMM ABMM Question # 59 Topic 2 Discussion

ABMM Exam Topic 2 Question 59 Discussion:
Question #: 59
Topic #: 2

A clinical microbiology laboratory encounters a Gram-negative bacillus isolated from a bloodstream infection. The isolate exhibits resistance to multiple antibiotics, including carbapenems. Further phenotypic testing reveals the production of a metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL). Which of the following antibiotic combinations might still retain activity against this isolate?


A.

Ceftazidime-avibactam


B.

Piperacillin-tazobactam


C.

Aztreonam


D.

Aztreonam-avibactam


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