Question

There are two parts in treatment of infectious diseases, one is to reduce symptoms and second is to kill the microbe causing the diseases. Medicines are available to kill these microbes a. How do these medicines work? b. Why is it difficult to make antiviral medicines?

Answer 1

Answer:

•If bacteria cause a disease, treatment with antibiotics usually kills the bacteria and ends the infection.

•Viral infections are usually treated with supportive therapies, like rest and increased fluid intake.