U82.8: Resistance to other betalactam antibiotics

Resistance to other beta-lactam antibiotics is a medical condition wherein certain types of bacteria become unresponsive or resistant to several antibiotics belonging to the beta-lactam family, a group that includes penicillins, cephalosporins, monobactams, and carbapenems. This resistance occurs when bacteria develop ways to neutralize the antibiotic, typically either by producing an enzyme that breaks down the antibiotic or by changing their cell walls to prevent the antibiotic from entering. The primary symptom of this condition is the recurrence or persistence of an infection despite treatment with these antibiotics, since the resistant bacteria cannot be effectively eliminated. As for disease progression, if left unchecked, these resistant bacteria can multiply and potentially spread to others, causing more serious infections that are difficult to treat. This resistance can affect any bodily system that is susceptible to bacterial infections.