Secondary Bacterial Infections Occur Frequently During Influenza Epidemics Primarily Because

question 11

Multiple Choice

Secondary bacterial infections occur frequently during influenza epidemics primarily because:

• A) antiviral drugs lower host resistance.
• B) the virus causes extensive tissue inflammation and necrosis.
• C) respiratory droplets transmit infections.
• D) the viral infection is usually self-limiting.

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