What Is NOT a Reason Why an Abscessed Wound Might

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Multiple Choice

What is NOT a reason why an abscessed wound might not respond to antibiotic treatment?

• A)The bacteria within the abscess have ceased replicating,and many antibiotics require actively replicating cells in order to be effective.
• B)The blood vessels that would bring the drug to the area have been destroyed or clogged with clots,preventing the drug from getting to the microbes in the abscess.
• C)The bacteria in an abscess have all acquired multi-drug antibiotic resistance,so any drugs that are used will have no effect.
• D)The chemical composition of the pus in the abscess often inactivates antibiotic drugs,making them ineffective.

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