The chemotherapeutic agent must reach levels in the body that are ________ the pathogen's MIC value if it is going to be effective.

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The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) is the lowest concentration of a drug that inhibits the growth of a pathogen. To be effective, the concentration of the chemotherapeutic agent in the body must be greater than the pathogen's MIC value. This ensures that enough of the drug is present to inhibit the pathogen's growth and reduce the risk of developing drug resistance.

The Chemotherapeutic Agent Must Reach Levels in the Body That