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The main reason why antibiotics could no...

The main reason why antibiotics could not always treat the bbacteria-mediated diseases is

A

Insensitivity of the individual following prolonged Exposure to antibiotics

B

Inactivation of antibiotics with bacterial enzymes

C

Decreased efficiency of the immune system

D

The development of mutant strains resistant to antibiotics

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