Drug active against New Delhi beta lactamase producing strains of bacteria is:: (A) Meropenem, (B) Colistin, (C) Cephalosporins, (D) Penicillins
Answer is B. New Delhi Metallo lactamase bacteria are susceptible to colistin. Penicillinase Resistant Penicillin : Cloxacillin Oxacillin Nafcillin Dicloxacillin Ofloxacillin Methicillin Extended Spectrum b Lactamase bacteria are sensitive to carbapenems.