title: The penicillins.
abstract: The penicillins are among the most useful antibiotics despite the increasing problem of bacterial resistance. The authors review the various penicillins available in Australia and emphasise the rationale for their use and the mechanisms of bacterial resistance to these agents.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Gatus
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Bell
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D006801:Humans; D010403:Penicillin Resistance; D010406:Penicillins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins