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Why don't antibiotics cure colds?

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Anonymous

9y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

Antibiotics only affect bacteria and colds are caused by viruses.

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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.


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