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In Biology / High School | 2014-08-14

The flu can be treated or prevented by all of the following except:

A. antibiotics
B. antiviral drugs
C. avoiding contact with people who already have the flu
D. a vaccine

Asked by Elodia621

Answer (3)

The flu is a virus, so the answer is A. Antibiotics will not help the flu and in some cases, worsen the flu.

Answered by skowoody | 2024-06-10

VACCINE IS THE RIGHT OPTION

Answered by ananyak | 2024-06-10

The flu can be treated or prevented using antiviral drugs, avoiding contact with infected individuals, and through vaccination. However, antibiotics are ineffective against the flu virus, as they only treat bacterial infections. Therefore, the correct option is A. antibiotics.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-18

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