MEDICINE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Flu
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Step throat
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Tetanus
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Sinus infection
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Detailed explanation-1: -Antibiotics DO NOT work on viruses, such as those that cause: Colds and runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green. Most sore throats (except strep throat) Flu.
Detailed explanation-2: -When you have flu, antibiotics will not help you feel better. Antibiotics won’t help you, and their side effects could cause harm.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Currently, there are three antiviral drugs recommended for treating the flu: oseltamivir (Tamiflu®), zanamivir (Relenza®), and peramivir (Rapivab®). These drugs work by interrupting the function of neuraminidase on the virus surface and preventing the release of viral particles from infected host cells.