Question

Influenza, or the flu, is an infectious disease that affects mammals and birds. The flu cannot be treated with antibiotics because
A.
it is caused by two unique strains of bacteria.
B.
it is caused by a fungus, not a bacterium.
C.
it is caused by a virus, not a bacterium.
D.
it is caused by a highly resistant strain of bacteria.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It is caused by a virus, not a bacterium

Explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is C influenza is caused by viruses not a bacterium

viruses invade your cells and the antibiotics can’t get to your cells through the blood they can only kill bacteria which harbours inside the blood