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ABSTRACT ANTIBACTERIAL PENEM DERIVATIVES The present invention relates to certain penem deri-vatives of the general formula I in which R represents a hydrogen atom or a carboxyl esterifying group, R1 represents certain unsubstituted and substituted aromatic and heterocyclic groups, and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an unsubstituted or substitu-ted alkyl or aryl group. The compound of formula I and salts thereof may be used in the treatment of bacterial infections in man and other animals. |