U84: Resistance to other antimicrobial drugs

The group of conditions classified under resistance to other antimicrobial drugs refers to instances where harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, have evolved to resist the drugs designed to kill them. This drug resistance can occur due to overuse or misuse of antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs, accelerating the evolution of resistant strains. These resistant organisms can then be spread directly or indirectly from person to person, or through food, water, and the environment. Symptoms of an infection with a drug-resistant organism can vary widely, depending on the specific organism and the body system it affects. Generally, the progression of disease caused by resistant organisms can be more severe as standard treatments may be ineffective, requiring alternative or more potent medications with potentially greater side effects. As drug resistance can occur in many different organisms, multiple body systems can be affected.