Question:

Do antibiotics kill viruses?

(Last edited: Saturday, 24 February 2024, 1:51 PM)
Answer:
No. Antibiotics do not kill viruses. Antibiotics, such as penicillin, target the metabolic mechanisms of bacteria. Since viruses don't have their own metabolic mechanisms and structures, antibiotics cannot kill viruses. Recently, anti-antibiotic bacteria have appeared and cause trouble. They acquire resistance against antibiotics because people use antibiotics more than necessary. It is important to use them effectively and properly to make everyone safe and healthy.

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