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Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

What is a common treatment for viral infections?

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What is a common treatment for viral infections?.

  1. A.Antibiotics
  2. B.Antivirals
  3. C.Surgery
  4. D.Vaccines

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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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