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VIRUS AND BACTERIA

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Which diseases are most likely to be treated with antibiotics?
A
those caused by viruses
B
those caused bu fungi
C
those caused by parasites
D
those caused by bacteria
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Strep throat. Whooping cough. Urinary tract infection (UTI)

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: -Illness from C. difficile typically occurs after use of antibiotic medications. It most commonly affects older adults in hospitals or in long-term care facilities. In the United States, about 200, 000 people are infected annually with C. difficile in a hospital or care setting.

Detailed explanation-4: -Strep throat. Urinary tract infections. Many skin infections. Some ear and sinus infections. Some gastrointestinal infections, such as diverticulitis. Some types of pneumonia. 03-Nov-2020

Detailed explanation-5: -Strep throat. Salmonella. Tuberculosis. Whooping cough (pertussis). Chlamydia, gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Urinary tract infections (UTIs). E. coli. Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). 06-Jun-2022

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