MEDICINE MCQ
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Question
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Which of the following can lead to antibiotic resistance?
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Taking antibiotics for viruses
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Not taking all you prescribed antibiotics
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Bacterial mutations
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All of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Antibiotic resistance is accelerated by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, as well as poor infection prevention and control.
Detailed explanation-2: -Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms fall into four main categories: (1) limiting uptake of a drug; (2) modifying a drug target; (3) inactivating a drug; (4) active drug efflux.
Detailed explanation-3: -Biological Mutations. Since bacteria are extremely numerous, random mutation of bacterial DNA generates a wide variety of genetic changes. Through mutation and selection, bacteria can develop defense mechanisms against antibiotics.
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