IMMUNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics such as amoxicillin, erythromycin and ciprofloxacin. There are many different types of antibiotic, with different ways of working; the choice depends on the type of infection you have. Fungi commonly cause skin infections such as athlete’s foot and ringworm.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most bacterial infections can be effectively treated with antibiotics. They either kill bacteria or stop them multiplying. This helps the body’s immune system to fight the bacteria. Your doctor’s choice of antibiotic will depend on the bacteria that is causing the infection.

Detailed explanation-4: -Antibiotics are powerful drugs that are used to fight infections. Your healthcare team thinks you or your loved one might have an infection that can be treated with an antibiotic.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sometimes doctors prescribe a combination of medications. Treatment of a MRSA infection at home often involves a 7-to 10-day course of an antibiotic such as clindamycin, doxycycline, or a combination of sulfamethoxazole–trimethoprim and linezolid.