Emissivity is defined as the ratio of the energy radiated by an object at a given temperature to the energy emitted by a perfect radiator, or blackbody, at the same temperature. The emissivity of a blackbody is 1.0. All values of emissivity fall between 0.0 and 1.0.
Ceftobiprole has been described as fifth-generation cephalosporin, though acceptance for this terminology is not universal. Ceftobiprole has powerful antipseudomonal characteristics and appears to be less susceptible to development of resistance.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend ceftriaxone 250 mg IM as a single dose in combination with azithromycin 1 g PO as a single dose. Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM as a single dose plus azithromycin 2 g PO as a single dose should be used in those with treatment failure after treatment with the alternative regimen of cefixime and azithromycin.