What is the main reason colistin was not commonly used until recently?
Scientists warn world on edge of post-antibiotic era as new superbugs develop that are resistent to antibiotics

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It was too expensive.
It was ineffective against most bacteria.
It was considered too toxic.
It was not discovered until recently.
2.
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What percentage of animals tested in China were found to have colistin-resistant bacteria?
50%
75%
5%
21%
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Why is antibiotic resistance considered a significant problem in the UK?
It leads to higher medical costs.
It causes 5000 deaths annually.
It is a new phenomenon.
It only affects animals.
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What do doctors advise regarding the use of antibiotics?
Avoid them completely.
Use them for all infections.
Use them for viral infections.
Use them only for bacterial infections.
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What is the focus of current research efforts to combat antibiotic resistance?
Developing new antibiotics.
Finding ways to remove resistance from microbes.
Increasing antibiotic production.
Studying viral infections.
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