What Are the Implications of Antibiotic Resistance?
Antibiotic resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae is a growing concern, with implications for both infectious disease management and toxicology. Resistant strains may require alternative or more potent antibiotics, which could have higher toxicological risks. For instance, the use of vancomycin in resistant strains poses risks of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. The presence of resistant strains can also lead to prolonged infections, increasing the duration of exposure to bacterial toxins and inflammatory mediators, thereby affecting overall toxicity.
