Antibiotics are used to treat which of the following?

Antibiotics are specifically designed to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by targeting various bacterial functions and structures, effectively inhibiting bacterial growth or killing the bacteria outright. This makes them a critical part of veterinary and medical treatment for infections in animals and humans.

Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can cause a range of diseases, and antibiotics are tailored to combat these specific pathogens. Other types of infections caused by viruses, fungi, or parasites require different classes of medications. For example, antiviral medications target viruses, antifungal drugs are used for fungal infections, and antiparasitic medications are effective against parasites. Therefore, using antibiotics outside their intended purpose, such as on viruses or fungi, is ineffective and can contribute to issues such as antibiotic resistance.