Multiple Choice
There are fewer antivirals currently available in most pharmacies than there are antibacterials because
A) bacterial cells are less complex than viruses.
B) selective toxicity is much easier to achieve for bacteria.
C) most antivirals available are for uncommon, life-threatening infections.
D) selective toxicity is much easier to achieve for viruses.
E) MIC values are larger for bacteria than for viruses.
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