In vitro activity of thienamycin.
The in vitro activity of thienamycin was tested against 135 aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The compound was highly active against resistant gram-negative bacilli and penicillin-resistant Straphylococcus aureus. The antianaerobic spectrum of the drug seemed to be comparable to that of metronidazole.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D007769:Lactams / Q000494:pharmacology; D013845:Thienamycins
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D007769:Lactams; D013845:Thienamycins; C015537:thienamycin