title: Penicillins.
abstract: Penicillins remain a class of antibiotics that are effective against various bacteria. Although newer penicillins continue to be developed and combinations of older penicillins with beta-lactamase inhibitors have become available, the use of these agents has not made them prohibitive for general use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Faro
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010403:Penicillin Resistance; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins