Multiple Choice
It is inappropriate to prescribe antibacterial agents to treat colds or flu because
A) these diseases are transmitted by endospores, which are difficult to kill.
B) these diseases are caused by viruses.
C) the microbes involved can develop resistance rapidly.
D) these diseases can act synergistically with each other.
E) these diseases exhibit cross resistance.
Correct Answer:
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