Question

Common cold is not cured by antibiotics because it is
(a) caused by a virus
(b) caused by a gram-positive bacterium
(c) caused by a gram-negative bacterium
(d) not an infectious disease

Answer 1

Answer:

a. caused by virus.

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Answer 2

Common cold is not cured by antibiotics because it is  caused by a virus.

Explanation:

• Common cold, simple called as cold is an infectious disease caused by viruses.

• It is the infection in the nose and throat (Upper respiratory tract).

• Rhinovirus is the major cause of common cold.

• The virus spreads through droplets while the infected person sneezes, coughs or talks.

• Antibiotics are medications which inhibits or kills the micro organisms especially bacteria.

• Common cold is not curable with antibiotics, because they won't act on the viruses.

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