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Understanding the effectiveness of antibiotics.

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Antibiotics and Infections

Antibiotics are used to treat various infections. However, they are not effective against all types of pathogens.

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    Explain why antibiotics are effective against bacteria but not against viruses.

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Antibiotic Use

Antibiotics are crucial in treating bacterial infections but are often misused.

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    Discuss the implications of antibiotic misuse.

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