Question

Why are antibiotics not effective for viral disease?

Answer 1

1. Antibiotics have no effect on viral infections.
2. This is due to the fact that viruses are so basic that they rely on their host cells to carry out their functions.
3. Antibiotics harm a living organism's cell wall, causing it to die.
4. A cell wall is not present in viruses.
5. Antibiotics are produced by bacteria and fungi that treat bacterial infections not viral infections, because viruses accomplish their functions inside host cells.
6. As a result, they are unable to kill viruses.
7. Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections because of this.
8. Antibiotics are only helpful against bacterial illnesses, some fungal diseases, and certain parasites.
9. If antibiotics are overused for problems they can't treat, such as colds or viruses, they can cause serious side effects.
10. When you actually need them, they stop performing efficiently against bacteria.