It is inappropriate to prescribe antibacterial agents to treat colds or flu because
A) the microbes involved can develop resistance rapidly.
B) these diseases are transmitted by endospores, which are difficult to kill.
C) these diseases exhibit cross resistance.
D) these diseases are caused by viruses.
E) these diseases can act synergistically with each other.
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