1. Refer to the CDC Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, 2013 PDF, pages 13-17, 50-52, and 58-62 for a complete version of this information. In the last paragraph on page 13, the authors claim that most deaths due to antibiotic resistance occur in healthcare facilities.

How does the information in the introductory paragraph on page 51 best develop this claim?

It describes the physical condition that causes the most antibiotic resistant deaths.

It suggests how to inform the public about using antibiotics according to directions.

It gives details about a particular strain of bacteria that causes deaths in hospitals.

It reports the number of deaths that occur each year due to antibiotic resistance.

2. Refer to the CDC Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, 2013 PDF for a complete version of this text.

Read pages 58-62.

On page 58, the authors present a list of bacteria that pose a serious threat to the public.

How do text features such as those on Pages 59 and 61 refine this information?

They present charts showing statistical information about the progress in fighting antibiotic resistance threats.

They detail the resistance concerns and the level of danger, give statistics, and display pictures of the bacteria.

They list websites that patients, travelers, and the general public can access to learn more about antibiotic resistance.

They include graphs comparing the dangers various types of antibiotics pose to the general public.