Although a promising treatment has been found for AIDS if given to someone in the early stages of the disease, some researchers are fearful that the "cocktail" of drugs may result in________ .

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The concern among some researchers is that the use of a "cocktail" of drugs to treat AIDS in its early stages could lead to the microbes mutating, potentially resulting in a more resistant or virulent strain, sometimes referred to as a "super AIDS" virus. This is a common concern with the use of antimicrobial treatments, where the selective pressure exerted by the drugs can lead to the evolution of drug-resistant strains.

Although a Promising Treatment Has Been Found for AIDS If