Cefotaxime has the following properties except:
A. It is highly active against aerobic gram negative bacteria
B. It is the most active cephalosporin against
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
C. It produces an active metabolite
D. It has achieved high cure rates in serious
hospital acquired infections

1 Answer

Answer :

B. It is the most active cephalosporin against
Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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