MEDICINE MCQ
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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flu
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strep throat
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tetanus
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sinus infection
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-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: -Why don’t antibiotics work on viruses? Viruses are different to bacteria; they have a different structure and a different way of surviving. Viruses don’t have cell walls that can be attacked by antibiotics; instead they are surrounded by a protective protein coat.
Detailed explanation-4: -There is no cure for a cold. It will get better on its own-without antibiotics. Antibiotics won’t help you get better if you have a cold.