Can nitrofurantoin therapy lead to resistance in commensal bacterial species and what are the implications of this resistance for long-term antibiotic efficacy?
Lakshya KumarExplorer
Can nitrofurantoin therapy lead to resistance in commensal bacterial species?
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Yes, nitrofurantoin therapy can induce resistance in commensal bacteria, potentially diminishing long-term antibiotic effectiveness in treating infections.
Nitrofurantoin use may lead to resistance in normal flora, reducing its efficacy for future bacterial infections requiring antibiotic intervention.