Which of the Following Have Contributed to the Emergence of Drug-Resistant

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following have contributed to the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria?

• A) prescribing antibiotics for colds
• B) prescribing antibiotics for bacterial infections
• C) failure of hospital personnel to wash hands
• D) giving livestock antibiotics
• E) All of the above.

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