Multiple choice

Cefotaxime is the _______ cephalosporin.

  1. first generation

  2. second generation

  3. third generation

  4. fourt generation

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cefotaxime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Third-generation cephalosporins have enhanced activity against gram-negative bacteria compared to earlier generations, while maintaining some gram-positive coverage. Cefotaxime is commonly used for serious infections like meningitis, septicemia, and respiratory tract infections.

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