Combination chemotherapy is used in tuberculosis in order to reduce____________?
Correct answer: D. Development of drug resistance
- A. Side effects of drugs
- B. Cost of therapy
- C. Dosage of drugs
- D. Development of drug resistance
Explanation
Tuberculosis is treated with several drugs simultaneously because resistant bacilli may already be present or may emerge during treatment. Combination therapy therefore reduces the development of drug resistance, rather than primarily reducing cost or adverse effects.
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