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Antibiotics are of no benefit in trying to treat the common cold or influenza (or any other virus infection). Nothing will happen because antibiotics aren't effective on viruses, which are the microorganisms responsible for the common cold. Antibiotics can kill only bacteria and are used for infections caused by bacteria.
They are not a cure for a cold and could even be harmful if taken when not needed. No medication is risk free, and there is no need to waste the money on ineffective attempts to cure a cold. There is no cure for a cold. It must be stopped by your body's immune system, which is typically completed in 7 to 10 days, if the virus is new to your immune system. It is much faster if you have previously encountered the same, or a very similar, virus.
Absolutely noting- antibiotics are designed to kill bacteria, not viruses. Colds are caused by viral infections, hence antibiotics have no impact whatsoever. (Some viral infections can be treated with "antivirals", however they are not commonly used to treat colds, since colds generally clear within a week or so anyway).
Nothing, because colds are caused by viruses and antibiotics have no effect on viral diseases.
Harry Rogahn
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∙ 11y agoAntibiotics are of no benefit in trying to treat the common cold or influenza (or any other virus infection). Nothing will happen because antibiotics aren't effective on viruses, which are the microorganisms responsible for the common cold. Antibiotics can kill only bacteria and are used for infections caused by bacteria.
They are not a cure for a cold and could even be harmful if taken when not needed. No medication is risk free, and there is no need to waste the money on ineffective attempts to cure a cold. There is no cure for a cold. It must be stopped by your body's immune system, which is typically completed in 7 to 10 days, if the virus is new to your immune system. It is much faster if you have previously encountered the same, or a very similar, virus.
Absolutely noting- antibiotics are designed to kill bacteria, not viruses. Colds are caused by viral infections, hence antibiotics have no impact whatsoever. (Some viral infections can be treated with "antivirals", however they are not commonly used to treat colds, since colds generally clear within a week or so anyway).
Nothing, because colds are caused by viruses and antibiotics have no effect on viral diseases.
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If you have two slides left with the topic of antibiotics what should they be?
What happens when we take them without needing them - eg for a cold or flu which are caused by viruses. What happens when there are no powerful antibiotics left to fight the super strains of bacteria.
Is strep throat curable?
Strep throat can be cured with antibiotics.
What happens to viruses when you take antibiotics?
Viruses are Not killed with antibiotics need antivirus antibiotics
How to cure Bubonic Plague?
To cure the Bubonic Plague, you must take antibiotics from a doctor that actually knows how to get rid of it.
Cure for ringworm?
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. Anti fungal antibiotics will be required to cure the infection.
How long does it take to cure from a URinary tract infection without antibiotics?
It all depends on what you take for it and waht your docter says.
Do you take vaginal injections to cure chlamydia?
No, there is no need for an injection of any kind to cure chlamydia. It can be cured with a single dose of antibiotics in pill form.
Illness not affected by antibiotics?
Viruses run their course and antibiotics are not prescribed for them. Antibiotics work against bacterial illnesses. So, if you have a cold (virus), but get pneumonia (bacterial) you can take antibiotics to get better.
How do you cure a sick puppy?
find a vet, feed him antibiotics and dextrose(for dehydration due to diarrhea)
Is Erythromycin safe to take after seven months?
You should not have antibiotics lying around - you're supposed to take all of them to totally cure your infection. At this point, you -- not being a doctor -- don't know if this antibiotic will cure whatever infection you may have -- if you even really have an infection instead of just a bad cold or sore throat or whatever! So just toss them out.
Will amoxcyclin help you for a sore throat and how much and often should you take it?
No - generally. Sore throats are normally Virus based, which antibiotics do not cure.
How can you cure a cold?
The best way to cure a cold is just to drink water at least 8 glasses a day but if more then better. I actually tried it and it work and I didn't even take medicines anyway.
