Prolonged or improper use of antibiotics for typhoid can lead to long term effects. Antibiotics place selective pressure that can cause resistant strains of Salmonella to emerge and spread. As these resistant bacteria reproduce and share their resistance genes with others, diseases may persist longer with worse symptoms. This can eventually lead to incurable infections if resistance grows. Careful and appropriate antibiotic use under medical guidance can help reduce resistance development. Vaccines may also slow bacterial evolution by strengthening the body's natural immunity.