Have you ever wondered
about you have a cold but are prescribed antibiotics? Coldsare caused
by viruses, and antibiotics simply do not work on viruses.
Why are you prescribed to take antibiotics when you have a cold?
- It is not possible to diagnose whether the sickness due to virus
or notright away (Lab results take days and cost money).
- In the beginning, the sickness may be established by viral invasion
alone but may be complicated by bacteria as it advances.
This is why you may be prescribed to take antibiotics
when you have a cold. Using antibiotics can prevent complication and
worsening of the illness.
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