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penicillin-resistant bacteria

/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn rɪˈzɪstənt bækˈtɪəriə/

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/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn rɪˈzɪstənt bækˈtɪəriə/C1formalmedical
  • ruБактерии, которые развили способность выживать и размножаться, несмотря на воздействие антибиотиков пенициллинового ряда, часто из-за генетических мутаций или приобретённых механизмов устойчивости.

Bacteria that have developed the ability to survive and multiply despite exposure to penicillin antibiotics, often due to genetic mutations or acquired resistance mechanisms.

  1. Bacteria unaffected by penicillinC1formal

    Strains of bacteria that have evolved to survive exposure to penicillin, making the antibiotic ineffective against them.

    ruУстойчивые к пенициллину бактерии

    • Penicillin-resistant bacteria are a growing concern in hospitals.
    • The patient was infected with penicillin-resistant bacteria, requiring a stronger antibiotic.
    • Overuse of antibiotics has led to the rise of penicillin-resistant bacteria.