First through fourth-generation cephalosporins do not cover Listeria, atypical bacteria (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma), MRSA, or Enterococci.
The organisms not covered by 1st to 4th generation cephalosporins are Listeria, atypicals (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma), MRSA, and Enterococci (LAME).
| Front | LAME organisms not covered by 1st - 4th cephalosporins |
|---|---|
| Back | Listeria Atypicals (Chlamydia | Mycoplasma) MRSA Enterococci |
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