Resistance

What does "Resistance" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In the field of medicine, resistance refers to the ability of bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms to survive and multiply despite the drugs or treatments designed to kill them. This usually happens when these microorganisms change in some way that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of drugs. As a result, the treatments that used to work against them no longer do. This makes it harder to prevent and treat various infections and diseases.

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