Broad-spectrum antibiotics are effective against a wide variety of bacteria. Narrow-spectrum antibiotics are effective against only certain

Question:

Broad-spectrum antibiotics are effective against a wide variety of bacteria. Narrow-spectrum antibiotics are effective against only certain types of bacteria. Public health officials have suggested that one way to combat antibiotic resistance is to use narrow-spectrum antibiotics whenever possible. Do you agree? Explain how the use of narrow-spectrum antibiotics instead of broad-spectrum antibiotics could slow the evolution of resistance in bacteria.

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Conceptual Integrated Science

ISBN: 9780321818508

2nd Edition

Authors: Paul G Hewitt, Suzanne A Lyons

Question Posted: