Question

Why are antibiotics used to fight bacterial infections?

• A. Bacterial disease
• B. Viral disease
• C. Fungal disease
• D. Protozoal disease

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Bacterial disease

• Antibiotics are drugs designed to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

  Other reasons why the options are incorrect:

  b) Viral disease: Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections such as colds, flu, and COVID. 'Antiviral' drugs are used for these.

  c) Fungal disease: 'Antifungal' drugs are given for fungal infections (for example, ringworm).

  d) Protozoal disease: 'Antiprotozoal' drugs are used for diseases caused by protozoa such as malaria.