Question

Drug therapy may fail because the infection is caused by a(n)
culture (more than one species).

Answer 1

In this case, the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics may be necessary to target all of the different species of bacteria causing the infection. Additionally, identifying the specific species causing the infection through bacterial culture testing can help tailor the appropriate antibiotic treatment regimen. In some cases, combination therapy with multiple antibiotics may be needed to effectively treat a polymicrobial infection. It is important for healthcare providers to consider the possibility of a polymicrobial infection when initial drug therapy fails.