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  • Title: Penicillin resistance in pneumococcal pneumonia. Antibiotics with low resistance potential are effective and pose less risk.
    Author: Cunha BA.
    Journal: Postgrad Med; 2003 Jan; 113(1):42-4, 47-8, 52-4. PubMed ID: 12545592.
    Abstract:
    Antibiotic resistance is a potential problem around the world. Among the bacteria that cause community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae is a primary concern. Resistance can occur through genetic mutations in the bacterial strain itself or can be acquired through use of some antibiotics that have a high resistance potential. In this article, Dr Cunha explores the misperceptions about antibiotic resistance and its occurrence, as well as the most appropriate therapy for CAP in the clinical setting.
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