What additional complication does a disease caused by a virus have compared to a disease caused by bacteria?
a. Multiplies rapidly
b. Returns frequently
c. Is not killed by antibiotics
d. Is unable to be cultured
ANS: C
Antibiotics do not alter the course of a disease caused by a virus.
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