Question

Which of the following are the reasons for the occurence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?

1. Genetic predisposition of some people.

2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases.

3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming.

4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4

(d) 2, 3 and 4.

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) 2 and 3 only

Overuse and misuse of antimicrobial agents is the single most important cause of development of resistance. They are also used indiscriminately as growth promoters in animals or used to prevent diseases in healthy animals. The antibiotics used in livestock are ingested by humans when they consume food. The transfer of resistant bacteria to humans by farm animals was first noted more than 35 years ago. (says American medical journal). So, #2 & #3 are right this eliminates A and C. Because they don't contain 2 or 3. So, we are at 50:50 between B or D.