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May 24, 2026JAC-Antimicrobial ResistanceOpen Access

Clinical impact of bacterial heteroresistance

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CJCallum JoyceSASaba AnwarCHCharlotte Hind

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Overview

Investigates the effects of bacterial heteroresistance on antibiotic susceptibility, suggesting improvements in testing methods.

Key Points

  • This research aims to highlight the significance of bacterial heteroresistance in clinical settings and its impacts on treatment outcomes.
  • Review of existing literature on heteroresistance across various bacteria and antibiotics.
  • Analysis of current clinical diagnostic methodologies for recognizing heteroresistance.
  • Recommendations for enhancing antimicrobial susceptibility testing practices.
  • Heteroresistance can lead to misclassification of antibiotic susceptibility, negatively affecting patient treatment outcomes.
  • Current testing methodologies frequently fail to identify resistant subpopulations, prompting calls for improved tests.
  • Greater awareness and updated guidelines in clinical practice could enhance antimicrobial stewardship efforts.

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Joyce et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1295ce48a0ea16656720d7https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlag075
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