Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multidrug 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 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1, 3 and 4 only
- D.2, 3 and 4 only
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Incorrect dosing of antibiotics allows surviving bacteria to develop resistance mechanisms, which can then spread. The widespread use of antibiotics in livestock for growth promotion and disease prevention contributes significantly to the pool of resistant bacteria, which can then transfer to humans through the food chain or environment. Genetic predisposition and multiple chronic diseases, while affecting an individual's susceptibility to infection, are not direct causes of the emergence and spread of multidrug resistance in pathogens.
Source: UPSC gs1 2019