UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2019

Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India? 1. Genetic predisposition of some people 2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases 3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming 4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 2, 3 and 4

Answer

Correct Answer

2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Multi-drug resistance arises from misuse/incorrect dosing of antibiotics, antibiotic use in livestock farming, and prolonged/multiple chronic illnesses that lead to repeated antibiotic exposure. A person's genetic predisposition does not cause microbes to become drug-resistant.

Topics: antimicrobial resistance, causes of multi-drug resistance, health and diseases, science and technology