What factors promote the recent spread of drug-resistant pathogens?
A) Global warming has made pathogens more abundant.
B) Biodiversity loss focuses more pathogens on fewer species.
C) Air travel has introduced pathogens to areas far beyond their original distribution.
D) Aggressive use of antibiotics has provided strong selective pressure favoring mutants able to tolerate drugs.
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