Understanding Which of the Following is a Possible Reason for the Difficulty Faced in Treating Infections with Antibiotics?
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According to the CDC, antibiotic-resistant bacteria cause over 2.8 million infections and 35,000 deaths in the U.S. annually. This stark statistic highlights the critical global health challenge and provides a compelling backdrop for exploring which of the following is a possible reason for the difficulty faced in treating infections with antibiotics. The reasons range from bacterial defense mechanisms to environmental and host-related factors that reduce the effectiveness of these life-saving drugs.
