polyresistant
adjEtymology From poly- + resistant.
1
Resistant to multiple substances, especially pharmaceuticals or disinfectants.
- Lew et al found that the cumulative incidence of ADR increased from 0.8% (95% CI 0.5 to 1%) in baseline pan-susceptible cases to 6% (95% CI 4 to 8%) in baseline monoresistant cases and 14% (95% CI 9 to 20%) in baseline polyresistant cases.2015 September 26, “Risk Factors for Acquired Rifamycin and Isoniazid Resistance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
- Related terms
- polyextremophile