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Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000097904
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000097904
Preferred Name

First Generation Cephalosporins

Definitions
CEPHALOSPORIN agents with excellent coverage against gram-positive cocci, such as STAPHYLOCOCCUS and STREPTOCOCCUS. They have some activity against the gram-negative bacteria, but in general, gram-negative activity is decreased compared to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation cephalosporins.
Synonyms
Cephalosporin, First Generation
First Generation Cephalosporin
Cephalosporins, First Generation
Generation Cephalosporin, First
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