142. A community experiences a sudden outbreak of a highly antibiotic-resistant infection (e.g., MRSA). What is the immediate public health response strategy?
A.
Encourage widespread antibiotic use
B.
Implement strict infection control measures, isolation, contact tracing, and judicious use of antibiotics
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C.
Ignore the resistance
D.
Promote sharing of personal items
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Encourage widespread antibiotic use
Implement strict infection control measures, isolation, contact tracing, and judicious use of antibiotics