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Question 6 0.25/0.5 pts Evolutionary theory gives doctors and patients some specific strategies for delaying even more widespread evolution of antibiotic resistance. These strategies include: (Select all that apply) Don't use antibiotics to treat viral infections. When treating a bacterial infection with antibiotics, take all your pills. Reduce or eliminate the "preventive" use of antibiotics on livestock and crops. ✓ Avoid mild doses of antibiotics over long time periods.

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You were right with the last two options. However, you missed two more answers. ”When treating a bacterial infection with antibiotics, take all your pills”. This is because doctors already know how the specific microorganisms react against antibiotics, so they tell you an exact treatment that you must follow. If you miss one pill or two, bacteria can develop resistance against the drug. Additionally, doctors will suggest you to combine different drugs in order to eliminate the presence of pathogenic microorganisms.

Finally “Don't use antibiotics to treat viral infections” are also correct, antibiotics only kill bacteria. Antibiotics do not have any effect on viruses