MEDICINE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Question
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Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses.
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Antibiotics target only white blood cells.
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Antibiotics are not used to fight any infections.
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Antibiotics cause fevers that make viruses stronger.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Viruses are surrounded by a protective protein coating; they don’t have cell walls that can be attacked by antibiotics like bacteria does. It is because of this that antibiotics don’t work on viruses.
Detailed explanation-2: -The drugs used for viral infection are Acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex) are effective against herpesvirus, including herpes zoster and herpes genitalis. Drugs used for treatment for viral fever are Acetaminophen(Tylenolothers)ibuprofen (Advil, motrin IB others).
Detailed explanation-3: -About antibiotics 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. Antibiotics aren’t routinely prescribed for mild bacterial infections.
Detailed explanation-4: -Antibiotics are medicines that fight infections caused by bacteria in humans and animals by either killing the bacteria or making it difficult for the bacteria to grow and multiply.