Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 318: 3

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The key to successful chemotherapy is selective toxicity. Selective toxicity is using antimicrobial agents that are more toxic to pathogens than to the patient.

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