How Does Identifying the Cause of an Infectious Disease Help

question 8

Multiple Choice

How does identifying the cause of an infectious disease help prevent the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

• A) Knowing the identity and properties of the causative agent allows targeting with an appropriate drug.
• B) Treating bacterial infections with multiple antibiotics helps prevent the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
• C) Knowing the identity and properties of the causative agent allows a physician to empirically treat an infection.
• D) Treating viral infections with multiple antibiotics helps prevent secondary infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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