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HIV is a virus. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses since they are not really "alive" in the strictest sense. "Antibiotic" literally means anti-life. Antibiotics work by blocking a fundamental life process in bacteria, effectively poisoning them. Since viruses (HIV included) work by subverting the cells they invade into making copies of themselves, antibiotics are not effective.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoHIV stands for Human Immuno-deficiency Virus. Antibiotics kill bacteria. Therefore, conditions that are caused by viruses cannot be treated with medicines which kill bacteria, as they have no effect. Drugs which target the virus are used instead. The immune system can usually fight most viral conditions, especially the common cold and flu, without the need for such targeted medication.
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What bacteria is most affected by antibiotics?
Well, there is no specific answer for this question. In reality, it all depends on what group the antibiotic is from. Some antibiotics, like Zinnat, are used to treat chest colds and sinusitis, though others are used to treat other bacterial infections, depending upon the group of antibiotics.
Why are anti biotics are unhelpful for treating a common cold?
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What are the side affects of treatment for the bubonic plague?
You get better. In most cases common antibiotics like penicillin are used to treat this disease nowadays. There are a few (10-20) cases in the US every year and there are very few if any fatalities.
What were health conditions like in the 1800's?
There was more disease in the 1800s and antibiotics had not let been developed.
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It can be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases or infections, like other antibiotics.
If your dog is diagnosed with lyme disease Will she act diffrently or die from it or will it ever go away?
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Why penicilli is completely useless to treat a fungal infection?
Antibiotics like penicillin are used to kill bacterial infections. An antifungal medication would be needed to treat a fungal infection.
How do they treat drug abuse in Netherlands?
In holland they treat it like a disease instead of a crime. Focus is on helping with the addication through programs.
What can cure bacterial diseases?
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