Question

which of these pathogens causes the highest number of antibiotic - resistant infections per year?
salmonella
streptococcus pneumoniae
neisseria gonorrhaea
campylobacter
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part b
which of these pathogens has the highest percentage of antibiotic - resistant strains?
shigella
neisseria gonorrhaea
streptococcus pneumoniae
campylobacter

Explanation:

• For the first question, Salmonella is known to cause a large number of antibiotic - resistant infections annually.
• For the second question, Neisseria gonorrhoeae has shown a high percentage of antibiotic - resistant strains due to over - use and misuse of antibiotics.

Answer:

• Part A: Salmonella
• Part B: Neisseria gonorrhoeae