title: Sorting out the cephalosporins.
abstract: How can you choose the best cephalosporin to prescribe out of an array that is vast and quickly growing? Dr Brogan simplifies the process by describing the specific advantages as well as the shortcomings of individual agents. He also makes general recommendations based on his experience.
authors.affiliation: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Brogan
mesh_terms: D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D002511:Cephalosporins