Strategies to reduce the incidence of antibiotic resistance include (More than one answer may be correct)
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Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve and become resistant to the effects of medications that once effectively treated infections. This can lead to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs, and increased mortality. Show more…
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