INR Medical abbreviation

INR is a medical abbreviation that stands for "international normalized ratio." It is a laboratory test that measures how quickly blood clots. INR is used to monitor the effectiveness of blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin, in people who are at risk for blood clots. The INR test is used more...

ESBL Medical abbreviation

The medical abbreviation "ESBL" stands for "Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase." ESBL refers to a group of enzymes produced by certain bacteria that can confer resistance to several types of antibiotics, particularly beta-lactam antibiotics. Beta-lactam antibiotics include penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems, which are commonly used to treat various bacterial more...

What does ESBL stand for in Medical

The medical abbreviation "ESBL" stands for "Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase." ESBL refers to a group of enzymes produced by certain bacteria that can confer resistance to several types of antibiotics, particularly beta-lactam antibiotics. Beta-lactam antibiotics include penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems, which are commonly used to treat various bacterial more...