What is the most common reason that long-term antibiotic therapy can cause new infections?
a. Interferes with the body's immune response
b. Masks symptoms that then go untreated
c. Destroys the body's normal flora
d. Weakens the physiological state of the body
c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Antibiotic therapy does not interfere with the body's immune response.
b. Incorrect. Antibiotic therapy does not mask symptoms.
c. Correct. Long-term antibiotic therapy destroys the normal flora, and then new infections have the opportunity to develop.
d. Incorrect. Antibiotic therapy does not weaken the physiological state of the body.
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