Which of the Following is a Cause of Drug-Specific Resistance

Question

Which of the following is a cause of drug-specific resistance in disease-causing organisms?
A) inappropriate hygiene
B) nosocomial infection
C) poor immunity
D) indiscriminate nonmedical use of antimicrobials

Accepted Answer

The indiscriminate nonmedical use of antimicrobials can lead to the development of drug-specific resistance in disease-causing organisms. This occurs when the overuse or misuse of antibiotics selectively pressures bacteria to develop resistance to one or more particular antibiotics, making them less effective as a treatment option.