The statements refer to the disease tuberculosis (TB). 1 The pathogen is not accessible to the immune system. 2 The bacterial pathogen reproduces slowly. 3 The pathogen is not very sensitive to antibiotics. Which statements explain why antibiotic treatment for TB takes a long time?
✓ Correct answer
D: 2 and 3 only
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