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2007-02-12 07:39:20 · 7 answers · asked by George 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It depends on the suspected viral infection. Antibacterial meds only work on bacteria. Antivirals do work on viruses.
2007-02-12 07:42:00 · answer #1 · answered by juneaulady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections.
There are antivirals available for certain viruses such as TAMIFLU (oseltamivir phosphate) for flu prevention and flu treatment in adults, but most viruses will just run their course if you're healthy. Doctors using reserve the antivirals for small children, old people or others with weakened immune systems so that the viruses do not develop immunities to the drugs.
2007-02-12 15:49:50 · answer #2 · answered by aiguyaiguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking about antibiotics, they have no effect on viruses. There are a few drugs that target viruses but not many... Valtrex for Herpes is one But it still will not kill the virus. A virus is not a "living" entity but bacteria is a living organism & most can be at least trEATED WITH SOME SORT OF DRUG.
2007-02-12 15:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there is no medicine that works on viral diseases - antibiotics only work on bacterial diseases.
Hope that helps!
2007-02-12 15:42:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anne 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because there is none that would work on that virus.
2007-02-12 15:42:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
CAUSE THERE IS NO MEDICINE EFFECTIVE AGAINST VIRUS,SPECIALLY ANTIBIOTICS .IT'S ONLY FOR BACTERIAL INFECTION
2007-02-12 15:45:20 · answer #6 · answered by nano 555555 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
viruses don't respond to medication.
2007-02-12 15:44:57 · answer #7 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋