Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 13 - Antimicrobial Therapy - Explorations On The Web - Page 404: 1

Answer

True. Choosing the right antibiotic will result in a greater chance in recovery and treatment of the disease. Improper use or choice of antibiotic to be used can lead to a more serious condition. In choosing the right kind of antibiotic, an important quality to consider is the selective toxicity of the antibiotic. This means that the antibiotic must selectively kill or inhibit the growth of the target microbe with minimal or without harming the host.

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True. Choosing the right antibiotic will result in a greater chance in recovery and treatment of the disease. Improper use or choice of antibiotic to be used can lead to a more serious condition. In choosing the right kind of antibiotic, an important quality to consider is the selective toxicity of the antibiotic. This means that the antibiotic must selectively kill or inhibit the growth of the target microbe with minimal or without harming the host.
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