This activity describes the indications, action, and contraindications for third-generation cephalosporins as a valuable agent in the management of gram-negative meningitis, Lyme disease
Gram-positive bacteria Gram-negative bacteria Cephalosporins are classified in generations (see table Some Clinical Uses of 3rd- and 4th-Generation Cephalosporins )
Keflex (cephalexin) is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus: Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant and susceptible S aureus