Insights into durability against resistance from the antibiotic nitrofurantoin

Riannah Kettlewell, Charlotte Jones, Timothy W Felton, Mato Lagator, Danna R Gifford

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Abstract

Nitrofurantoin has shown exceptional durability against resistance over 70 years of use. This longevity stems from factors such as rapid achievement of therapeutic concentrations, multiple physiological targets against bacteria, low risk of horizontal gene transfer, and the need to acquire multiple mutations to achieve resistance. These combined features limit resistance emergence and spread of nitrofurantoin resistance. We propose nitrofurantoin as an exemplar for developing other durable treatments.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)41
Journalnpj Antimicrobials and Resistance
Volume2
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2024

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