The common cold, most often caused by rhinovirus, causes fever, sore throat, coughing and nasal congestion. Why is treatment wit

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The common cold, most often caused by rhinovirus, causes fever, sore throat, coughing and nasal congestion. Why is treatment wit

h antibiotics not recommended for the common cold?
They are only effective at treating the fever

They are ineffective against viral infections

They increase the susceptibility to future colds

They require a dosage that most people would not tolerate

Biology

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Len [333] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-29T05:06:43+03:00

Len [333]3 years ago

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They are ineffective against viral infections because viruses can not be treated with antibiotics.