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Detailed explanation-1: -Also, antibiotics should not be given for viral infections like colds or the flu, because viruses are not affected by antibiotics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Viruses are germs different from bacteria. They cause infections, such as colds and flu. However, antibiotics do not treat infections caused by viruses.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Antibiotics cannot kill viruses or help you feel better when you have a virus. Bacteria cause: Most ear infections.

Detailed explanation-5: -Viruses and bacteria also have a different structure and a different way of surviving. 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.