A Factor in the Development of Multidrug-Resistant Strains of Mycobacterium

question 67

Multiple Choice

A factor in the development of multidrug-resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is that

• A)multiple antibiotics must be taken in the daily regimen.
• B)the daily multidrug regimen lasts up to 9 months.
• C)many TB patients live in less-than ideal circumstances.
• D)All of the above contribute to the development of resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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