Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)The more an antibiotic is prescribed, the more rapidly resistance to that antibiotic develops
• B)Antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria are likely to develop in the hospital
• C)Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections and do not alleviate symptoms
• D)The superinfection effect is a consequence of using narrow-spectrum antibiotics
• E)Misuse of antibiotics can perturb the balance of normal flora in the body

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