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OH HECK NO BUDDY!!
Don't treat viral infections with an antibiotic!!! Go to the doctor and stop self-prescribing medications.
You are going to land up making antibiotic-resistant bacteria in your body and that can be serious or even fatal for you!!!
Yes. Viral infections should always be treated without antibiotics. There are some viral infections that should be treated with anti-viral medications, HIV, for example, and some that can be treated with antivirals. Antibiotics do not help with viral infections and can encourage the growth of more antibiotic resistant bacteria.
No, because it is caused by a virus, which also cannot be treated by antibiotics.
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Viral infections cannot be treated by?
Antibiotics
What type of infections can be treated with antibiotics?
Bacteria
What type of illness can be treated with antibiotics?
Only bacterial infections they are not effective for viral infections.
Why are antibiotics ineffective treatments for viral infections?
Viral Infections canno't ever be treated bacause viruses are not alive. They come in contact with a cell and inject their DNA into the cell. They canno't be treated, but however can be controlled with pills and creams.
Why antibiotics could not kill the virus?
Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections not viral infections.
What are not effective treatments for viral infections?
Antibiotics are not effective for treating viral infections because antibiotics target bacterial infections. Other treatments like antiviral medications may be necessary for managing viral infections. Home remedies like herbal supplements or essential oils have not been scientifically proven to effectively treat viral infections.
Can antibiotics be used for bacteria or viruses?
Bacteria. Antibiotics kill bacteria. Bacterial pneumonia is treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. There are several different treatments for some kinds of viral pneumonia -- such as pneumonia caused by any kind of influenza virus. Other kinds of viral pneumonia have no known cure.
What diseases are treated with antibiotics?
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and bacterial pneumonia. They are not effective against viral infections like the common cold or flu.
Why do antibiotics do not help teat viral infections?
Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, they have no affect on viruses. Vaccinations treat viruses.
Which can be cured virus or bacteria?
Antibiotics can cure almost all bacterial infections. There are a few drugs that can treat viral infections. Many viral infections can be prevented by vaccinations. Many viral infections do not have a cure.
What sexual transmitted diseases are curable with antibiotics?
Chlamydia,Gonorrhea,Syphills and Trichomas are all cured by antibiotics .The bacterial and parasitic STDs are treatable with antibiotics.Bacterial STDs can be treated with antibiotics, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis.All but the viral STDs can be treated with antibiotics.Bacterial and protozoal sexually transmissible infections are treatable with antibiotics.
What can't be cured by antibiotics?
Viral infections. Joint dislocation.
