AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection. They work by killing bacteria or preventing them from spreading. But they do not work for everything. Many mild bacterial infections get better on their own without using antibiotics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection. They kill bacteria or prevent them from reproducing and spreading. Antibiotics aren’t effective against viral infections. This includes the common cold, flu, most coughs and sore throats.

Detailed explanation-3: -You should always take all of your antibiotics as prescribed. Antibiotics should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor for a specific illness and should never be taken without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist – even if you feel sick in the future and think you may have the same illness!

Detailed explanation-4: -You should continue taking antibiotics even if you feel better to be sure to kill off all the bacteria that’s making you sick, and to avoid the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Detailed explanation-5: -Antibiotics DO NOT work on viruses, such as those that cause colds, flu, or COVID-19. Antibiotics also are not needed for many sinus infections and some ear infections. When antibiotics aren’t needed, they won’t help you, and the side effects could still cause harm.