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Harmful bacteria. Antibiotics only work on bacteria infections, any viral infection it won't.
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What are the effects of antibiotics on disease-causing bacteria?
Certain types of antibiotics will kill certain types of bacteria.
When are antibiotics usually given?
Antibiotics are usually given to someone who is sick with an infection. There are many types of antibiotics.
What types of organisms does bacteriophage attack?
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect the cells of bacteria. For this reason they are commonly used as alternatives for antibiotics in some countries.
What can antibiotics also cure?
Antibiotics can cure all types of bacterial infections.
What are antibiotics and how are they used?
different antibiotics are used for fighting different types of bacteria.
What types of illnesses do antibiotics cure?
Antibiotics only cure bacterial infections. Antibiotics will not cure a viral infection.
Are there antibiotics for bird flu?
There are no antibiotics for the bird flu. Influenza (all types) is caused by a virus, and hence can't be treated with antibiotics (antibiotics only work with bacteria).
How can each diseases be treated?
Different diseases can be treated, but using different methods. A popular method among doctors, is using antibiotics. Antibiotics are commonly used, and are known to " attack," harmful viruses. Besides antibiotics, people tend to prescribe medication. Herbs and other types of plants are also used in medication, although just not as much as before.
What is the sickness that is not killed by antibiotics?
Viruses are not killed by antibiotics; there are also other types of sickness, such as cancer, which cannot be killed by antibiotics. Antibiotics are only useful for treating bacterial infections.
What types of bacteria infections these drugs are used for?
Antibiotics.
What are the main types of antibiotics?
coca cola and mirinda.
What is a good reason to doubt the new antibiotics will cure all human disease?
Some antibiotics, such as penicillin, affect only certain types of bacteria but not other types.
