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What is the term used by medical experts to describe the situation when bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?
What is the term used by medical experts to describe the situation when bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?
- Microbial resistance (correct)
- Bacterial growth inhibition
- Antibiotic mutation
- Disease-causing bacteria destruction
According to the passage, what is the consequence of the prolonged use of antibiotics?
According to the passage, what is the consequence of the prolonged use of antibiotics?
- Complete eradication of bacteria from the body
- Mutation in the bacteria, making them resistant to drugs (correct)
- Enhanced effectiveness of antibiotics
- Reduction in microbial resistance
What is the main concern highlighted in the passage?
What is the main concern highlighted in the passage?
- The lack of availability of antibiotics in Southeast Asian countries
- The excessive use of antibiotics without understanding their side-effects (correct)
- The overprescription of painkillers by doctors
- The ineffective nature of antibiotics in treating diseases
What has the World Health Organization warned Southeast Asian countries about?
What has the World Health Organization warned Southeast Asian countries about?
What is the primary cause of the situation described in the passage?
What is the primary cause of the situation described in the passage?
What do medical experts believe is happening to medicines due to their prolonged use?
What do medical experts believe is happening to medicines due to their prolonged use?
What is the main concern about the use of medicines according to the passage?
What is the main concern about the use of medicines according to the passage?
How has the unnecessary use of medicines become a trend?
How has the unnecessary use of medicines become a trend?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'antibiotics'?
What is the literal meaning of the word 'antibiotics'?
Why do some people think it is a status symbol to take strong drugs?
Why do some people think it is a status symbol to take strong drugs?
What impact does unnecessary consumption of antibiotics have, according to the passage?
What impact does unnecessary consumption of antibiotics have, according to the passage?
What is the outcome of intensive research and in-depth studies according to the passage?
What is the outcome of intensive research and in-depth studies according to the passage?
