Q. Which of the following factors contributes to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
1.Wrong diagnosis of disease
2.Inappropriate use of antimicrobial drugs
3.Increasing biosecurity on farms
4.Providing high doses of antimicrobials
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1, 2 and 3 only

[C] 1, 2 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C
Notes:

The AMR will increase if there is,

  • Wrong diagnosis of disease
  • Inappropriate use of antimicrobial drugs
  • Reducing biosecurity on farms
  • Providing high doses of antimicrobials
  • Not following recommendations

Source: Clear and present danger: Lancet study highlights AMR time bomb in India, world


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