Select the Statement That Most Accurately Describes the Action of Antimicrobial

question 84

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that most accurately describes the action of antimicrobial drugs today.

• A) Antiviral drug treatment is more effective than vaccination against a viral disease.
• B) Effective antiviral drugs have a long history of development and use.
• C) Antiviral drugs often result in toxic side effects due to their inhibition of host cell activity.
• D) The development of antiviral drug resistance has not been observed, as compared to the high rate of antibiotic resistance seen today.

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