Antibiotics are Most Likely to Be Effective in the Treatment

Question

Antibiotics are most likely to be effective in the treatment of infections caused by
A) bacteria.
B) viruses.
C) parasitic worms.
D) lice and ticks.
E) prions.

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics are drugs that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. They are not effective against viruses, parasitic worms, lice and ticks, or prions.