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Why disease cause by virus cannot be treated with antibiotics?
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∙ 15y ago
antibiotics have a purpose to kill only bacteria.Only for few viral diseases drugs have been found.Virus cannot be killed by antibiotics but when there is a viral attack our immune system is severely comprimised hence we take antibiotics to prevent any bacterial diseases these include hiv aids and flu
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoViruses are not living cells. Antibiotics will only work on a living cell.
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What type of illness can be treated with antibiotics?
Only bacterial infections they are not effective for viral infections.
What type of cardiovascular diseases may be treated with antibiotics?
Pericarditis, Endocarditis, and Myocarditis. All of these are inflammation diseases of the heart and if it is caused by bacteria, then it can be treated by antibiotics, because antibiotics clear up infections/bacteria.
How is hypoproteinemia treated?
Hypoproteinaemia cannot be treated directly as it is usually a result of excessive protein loss (renal disease, gastrointestinal disease for eg), decreased intake (due to malnutrition or intestinal malabsorption) or decreased protein syntheis (liver condition. It can only be treated by treating the exact cause itself. Hypoproteinaemia cannot be treated directly as it is usually a result of excessive protein loss (renal disease, gastrointestinal disease for eg), decreased intake (due to malnutrition or intestinal malabsorption) or decreased protein syntheis (liver condition. It can only be treated by treating the exact cause itself.
Some bacteria strains may acquire resistance to antibiotics and or the ability to cause disease by acquiring what?
Some bacteria strains may acquire resistance to antibiotics and/or cause a new disease by gaining spores from other bacteria.
How is Peritonitis treated?
Peritonitis from any cause is treated with antibiotics given through a needle in the vein, along with fluids to prevent dehydration
Can you die from Wilson's disease?
Yes, if not treated, Wilson disease may cause death.
Which domain consists of single-celled organisms some of which can cause illnesses treated with antibiotics?
bacteria
What are antibiotics and how have thay improve health?
Antibiotics are agents that kill or prevent growth and multiplication micororganisms without killing the human cells both inside and outside the human body. These antibiotics are generally administered when you suspect infectious agent as a cause of a particular disease. if appropriate antibiotics are administered these antibiotics can actually cure the patient of the disease and improve his health. They have no effect if administered to individual who does not have infectious disease.
What are the common causes or respiratory ailment of symptoms?
The most common cause of upper respiratory symptoms are viruses. Viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics. Physicians usually recommend rest, fluids and time to allow symptoms resolve.
Is there a cure for ghanaria?
No because the body cant fight off the disease it can only be treated, and if not treated it could cause death.
What causes fluid behind eardrum?
An ear infection is the number one cause of this. Most of which can be treated with antibiotics if not clearing out on its own..
How can the addison's disease be prevented?
Since addison's disease has no direct cause, it cannot be prevented.
