Which are benefits of using a combination of two or more antibiotics? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reduced cost
b. Reduced risk of suprainfection
c. Reduced toxicity
d. Reduced resistance
e. Reduced risk in severe infection
ANS: C, D, E
In some situations, an antibiotic combination can reduce toxicity, because the dosage of a more toxic agent can be reduced. Drug combinations can be used to suppress the emergence of resistant bacteria in the treatment of tuberculosis. With a severe infection, a combination of antibiotics is useful until culture results are known to ensure that all possible sources of infection are treated. Using multiple antibiotics is more costly and poses a greater risk of suprainfection.
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