Carbapenems have a penicillin-like mechanism, inhibiting cell wall synthesis. They are active against most pathogens, but some resistance is emerging. EnterobacteriaceaeâRisk factors for ESBLs should guide carbapenem use, along with laboratory testing of susceptibility, particularly for seriously ill patients.
The noun ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTERS has 1 sense: 1. a character set that includes letters and digits and punctuation. Familiarity information: ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTERS used as a noun is very rare.
alpha(Noun) The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (u0391, u03B1), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A. alpha(Noun) Latin alpha. alpha(Noun) The name of the symbols u0391 and u03B1 used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix. alpha(Noun) The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.