In addition to overuse of antibiotics for colds and flu, what else has caused bacterial resistance to antibiotics?
A) The demolition of forest lands
B) The draining of marshes
C) The use of pesticides to control malaria-infected mosquitoes
D) Improved sanitation, including better water quality
E) The use of antibiotics to control disease and promote growth in animals raised for meat

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The use of antibiotics to control disease and promote growth in animals raised for meat has been a major factor in the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. This practice is common in the livestock industry and contributes significantly to the spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogens in both animals and humans. The other options listed are not directly related to the development of bacterial resistance to antibiotics.

In Addition to Overuse of Antibiotics for Colds and Flu