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Why don't antibiotics work?

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Do Antibiotics only work on bacteria or virus?

Antibiotics only work on bacteria.


What are harms of overusing antibiotics?

If you take too much of an antibiotic, they wont work anymore in your body. Meaning, if they dont work, it will become harder to get better next time you are ill.


Why should you take your antibiotics?

If you dont take all of your antibiotics the bacteria will continue to grow and its DNA will change so it will become resistent to the antibiotics


What are Pathogens that cannot be treated by antibiotics?

Antibiotics will not work in viruses.


Why Can't cold be cured by antibiotics?

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What will happen if you have a glass of wine with antibiotics?

your antibiotics might not work as they should.


Why are antibiotics not given unless a serious infection?

Bacteria can become immune to antibiotics and the antibiotics will not work in the future when you need them. They only work against bacteria and cold and flu are caused by viruses.


When do antibiotics work?

6:00 am


My Gums hurt and they have white stuff on them will it be yanked out?

It could be oral thrush recommend getting a mouthwash called corsodyl if that dont work then antibiotics from your docter will clean it up...


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).


When are antibiotics not effective?

An antibiotic might not work because the symptoms are attributed to a virus rather than a bacterium. Antibiotics do not work against viruses.


Can a patient with cyclosporine take antibiotics?

Yes, although it is recommended to steer clear of the Erythromycin based antibiotics. If the Penicillin based antibiotics will not work, other antibiotics such as cefuroxime (Ceftin) may work.