Patients around the world are grasping onto any shimmer of hope as they find themselves desperate for a cure. However, as the saying goes, nothing is as easy as it seems.
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Beta-lactamse resistance may lead to the loss of use in some of the most common antibiotics. However, not every beta-lactamase gene is created equal. The following article addresses SHV β-lactamase resistance and how it impacts treatment options.
- Liakopoulos A, Mevius D, Ceccarelli D. A Review of SHV Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases: Neglected Yet Ubiquitous. Front Microbiol. 2016;7:1374. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2016.01374