-The elimination of resident bacterial populations is
A) beneficial to animals.
B) beneficial to opportunistic pathogens.
C) difficult because they are resistant to antibiotics.
D) unlikely because of their large numbers.
E) all of these.

Question

-The elimination of resident bacterial populations is
A) beneficial to animals. 
B) beneficial to opportunistic pathogens. 
C) difficult because they are resistant to antibiotics. 
D) unlikely because of their large numbers. 
E) all of these.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eliminating resident bacterial populations can create an opportunity for opportunistic pathogens to colonize and cause infections, as they no longer have to compete with the resident bacteria.

-The Elimination of Resident Bacterial Populations Is