As advances in medical research and technology have improved the ability ... ...

As advances in medical research and technology have improved the ability of the medical profession to diagnose and treat a wide variety of illnesses and injuries, life spans have increased and overall health has improved. Yet, over the past few decades there has been a steady and significant increase in the rate of serious infections.

Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent discrepancy in the information above?


(A)  It remains true that doctors sometimes prescribe ineffective medications due to misdiagnosis. 

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*This question is included in PT71 (Dec 2013): Logical Reasoning B