Why Do Physicians Often Prescribe Antibiotics in Combination

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Multiple Choice

Why do physicians often prescribe antibiotics in combination?

• A) to decrease the rate at which antibiotic resistance evolves and spreads
• B) to prevent common side effects to the patient
• C) to increase the likelihood that resistance mutations will arise in the bacteria
• D) in case an infection is caused by both bacteria and viruses

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