Antibiotics Flashcards by Elena Loddo

Q

What do antibiotics treat?

A

Bacterial infections only.

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Q

How do antibiotics like penicillin work?

A

Break bacterial cell walls → bacteria die.

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Can antibiotics treat viruses?

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No – viruses have no cell wall.

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