Multiple Choice
Chromogenic cephalosporins are used to test for:
A) degradative/hydrolytic action of β-lactamase inhibitors.
B) intrinsic resistance to β-lactam drugs by increased efflux of the drug.
C) production of β-lactamase by the infecting organism.
D) intrinsic resistance to β-lactam drugs by altered antibiotic targets.
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