Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are enzymes produced by certain bacteria that confer resistance to a wide range of beta-lactam antibiotics, including penicillins, cephalosporins, and monobactams. These enzymes are capable of hydrolyzing and inactivating a broad spectrum of beta-lactam antibiotics, making infections caused by ESBL-producing bacteria challenging to treat.
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