Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most notoriously resistant pathogens. Which of the following mechanisms does this bacteria use to evade antimicrobials?

A) target alterations
B) reduced permeability
C) efflux pumps
D) drug inactivation
E) This bacteria uses all of the possible ways to evade antimicrobials, which is why it is so good at it.


Answer: C

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