SCIENCE
VIRUS AND BACTERIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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antibiotics
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antiviral medications
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vaccines
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wash your hands
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
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: -What DON’T antibiotics treat? 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)
Detailed explanation-4: -Wash your hands before eating, or touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Wash your hands after touching anyone who is sneezing, coughing or blowing their nose. Don’t share things like towels, lipstick, toys, or anything else that might be contaminated with respiratory germs. More items