Question

why are antibiotics ineffective against infections such as the common cold flu? give a 1 paragraph response with scientific source

Answer 1

Antibiotics are ineffective against infections such as the common cold flu

Explanation:

• Common cold flu is caused by a virus.
• Antibiotics are drugs that act against bacteria and cannot destroy viruses
• The structure, life cycle, replication methods of bacteria and viruses are entirely different and require different modes to act against them.
• Inappropriate or unwanted use of antibiotics during a viral infection will render it less effective due to the buildup of antibiotic resistance. This will make it inactive or less active when it is actually needed and taken during bacterial infection