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Drug Resistance, Microbial

Medical Definition:	The ability of microorganisms, especially bacteria, to resist or to become tolerant to chemotherapeutic agents, antimicrobial agents, or antibiotics. This resistance may be acquired through gene mutation or foreign DNA in transmissible plasmids (R FACTORS).
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; not for protozoa: index DRUG RESISTANCE
Also Called:	Antibiotic Resistance, Microbial

Drug Resistance, Microbial Categories.

	Drug Resistance, Bacterial - The ability of bacteria to resist or to become tolerant to chemotherapeutic agents, antimicrobial agents, or antibiotics. This resistance may be acquired through gene mutation or foreign DNA in transmissible plasmids (R FACTORS).
	Drug Resistance, Fungal - The ability of fungi to resist or to become tolerant to chemotherapeutic agents, antifungal agents, or antibiotics. This resistance may be acquired through gene mutation.
	Drug Resistance, Viral - The ability of viruses to resist or to become tolerant to chemotherapeutic agents or antiviral agents. This resistance is acquired through gene mutation.

Drug Resistance, Microbial Medical Definitions and Terms

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