Amoxicillin-clavulanate, also known as Augmentin, is a very commonly used antibiotic. However, resistance continues to occur and often leads to the ineffectiveness of this antibiotic. The following article discusses the mechanisms of resistance against amoxicillin-clavulanate in E.coli.[1]
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