Why Is It Important to Avoid Killing Off Normal Flora

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to avoid killing off normal flora with antibacterial drugs?

• A) Normal flora can help provide protection against the development of pathogenic infections.
• B) Normal flora result in opportunistic infections while other bacteria result in pathogenic infections.
• C) When normal flora are not present,the immune system is suppressed,increasing the risk for infection.
• D) When normal flora are not present,the immune system is overactive,increasing the risk for autoimmune diseases.

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