Question 68

(Multiple Choice)

Will treating a viral infection with antibiotics affect the course of the infection?


A)No; antibiotics work by inhibiting enzymes specific to bacteria.
B)No; antibiotics do not kill viruses because viruses do not have DNA.
C)Yes; antibiotics activate the immune system, and this decreases the severity of the infection.
D)Yes; antibiotics can prevent viral entry into the cell by binding to host-receptor proteins.
E)Yes; antibiotics prevent viral replication.

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