Question

3. Antibiotics would be effective against which of these infections? Check all that apply. Chickenpox unanswered Syphilis unanswered Cold sores unanswered Genital warts unanswered Whooping cough unanswered Cholera

Answer 1

Whooping cough and Cholera

Step-by-step explanation:

antibiotics are used against bad bacteria not viruses. If you use it on a virus it will not work in fact, it may be harmful.

Answer 2

Whooping cough and Cholera

Step-by-step explanation:

Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria. In this case Chickenpox, Syphilis and cold sores will not improve with the treatment since these are caused by viruses.

Whooping cough is caused by a bacteria called: Bordetella pertussis. Cholera is caused by a bacteria called Vibrio cholerae. This will be able to be treated with antibiotics.