Acquired resistance develops from taking too high a dose of antibiotics and less likely when smaller doses are administered over a longer period of time.

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Acquired resistance develops when bacteria are exposed to antibiotics and survive because they are inherently resistant or mutate to become resistant. It is not directly about the dose but the misuse or overuse of antibiotics, including not completing prescribed courses, that contributes to resistance development.

Acquired Resistance Develops from Taking Too High a Dose of Antibiotics