Which of the following is a cause of drug-specific resistance in disease-causing organisms?
A) inappropriate hygiene
B) nosocomial infection
C) poor immunity
D) indiscriminate nonmedical use of antimicrobials

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The indiscriminate nonmedical use of antimicrobials can lead to the development of drug-specific resistance in disease-causing organisms. This occurs when the overuse or misuse of antibiotics selectively pressures bacteria to develop resistance to one or more particular antibiotics, making them less effective as a treatment option.

Which of the Following Is a Cause of Drug-Specific Resistance