Medical MCQ-Wof is the most likely explanation for multiple drug resistance to antibiotics that spreads from one type of bacteria to another

Wof is the most likely explanation for multiple drug resistance to antibiotics that spreads from one type of bacteria to another

Adaptation

Gene transfer

Mutation

Decreased bioavailability

Question Category:

Pharmacology

Correct Answer:

Gene transfer

Description:

Gene transfer (infectious resistance) The resistance causing gene is passed from one organism to the other; is called horizontal transfer of resistance. Rapid spread of resistance can occur by this mechanism and high level resistance to several antibiotics (multidrug resistance) can be acquired concurrently. Ref :- kd tripathi; pg num:-692

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