Which of the following beta-lactam drugs has good activity against beta-lactamase-producing organisms and penetrates readily into cerebrospinal fluid?

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Imipenem is the only drug listed that is effective against many beta-lactamase-producing organisms and penetrate the blood-brain barrier of the cerebrospinal fluid. Imipenem is a beta lactam that has a broad spectrum of use against anaerobic and aerobic bacteria, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus species.

Which of the Following Beta-Lactam Drugs Has Good Activity Against