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Cross resistance of isoniazid is seen with_____________?

Correct answer: B. Ethionamide

  • A. Rifampicin
  • B. Ethionamide
  • C. Cycloserine
  • D. Ethambutol

Explanation

Isoniazid and ethionamide have cross-resistance because both interfere with mycolic-acid synthesis through related activation and target pathways. Rifampicin, cycloserine, and ethambutol do not commonly show this cross-resistance with isoniazid.

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