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Antibiotics and Bacterial Infections

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To cause mutations in bacteria

To convert bacteria into viruses

To stimulate the growth of bacteria

To inhibit or kill bacteria (correct)

Antifungals

Antiprotozoals

Antivirals (correct)

Antibiotics

Effective against fungal infections

Only effective against bacterial infections (correct)

Effective against viral and bacterial infections

Only effective against protozoal infections

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Antibiotics are a type of antimicrobial substance that target bacteria.
They are the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections.
Antibiotic medications are widely used to treat and prevent bacterial infections.
Antibiotics can either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
A limited number of antibiotics also exhibit anti-protozoal activity.
Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses, such as those that cause the common cold or influenza.
Drugs that inhibit viral growth are termed antiviral drugs or antivirals, distinct from antibiotics.