Antibiotic resistance in bacteria could be combated by all of the following methods, except

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Prescribing antibiotics for viral diseases is not an effective method to combat antibiotic resistance because antibiotics only work against bacteria, not viruses. This misuse of antibiotics can actually contribute to the development of resistant bacteria. The other methods listed (investing in new drugs, prescribing antibiotics only for bacterial diseases, improving hospital sanitation) can all contribute to combating antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Could Be Combated by All of the Following