Antibiotic Resistance vs. Antibiotic Tolerance: What is the Difference?

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Antibiotic-Resistance-vs-Antibiotic-Tolerance-What-is-the-Difference.aspx Antibiotic resistance allows bacteria to grow despite antibiotic exposure, whereas antibiotic tolerance allows them to survive lethal treatment longer without increasing MIC. Understanding this distinction helps explain treatment failure, relapse, and the need for better diagnostics beyond standard susceptibility testing.