5.16 - Antibiotics

Question 1

What types of infections can antibiotics treat?

Answer 1

Antibiotics can only be used to treat bacterial infections, and not those caused by viruses, fungi, or other pathogens.

Question 2

Why are bacteria susceptible to antibiotics?

Answer 2

Bacteria are susceptible to antibiotics because antibiotics inhibit cell processes in the bacterium.

Question 3

How do viruses and other pathogens reproduce?

Answer 3

Viruses and other pathogens often use cell machinery in host cells to reproduce.

Question 4

Are viruses affected by antibiotics?

Answer 4

No, viruses and other pathogens are unaffected by antibiotics.