Do antibiotics work against viruses

Antibiotics are mainly drugs that fight bacterial infections. The main object of their action is bacterial infections, which is usually called streptococcus pneumoniae, staphylococcus and other bacterial infections, for viruses are generally not very useful. In case of influenza, which is caused by viral flu, patients need to actively take antiviral drugs, such as Chinese medicines of antiviral oral solution, as well as western medicines of oseltamivir and other drugs for active antiviral treatment. For patients with influenza and viral colds, the disease is generally self-limiting, that is, the patient will slowly recover in about 7-10 days. During this period, if the patient develops sore throat and fever, as well as generalized aches and pains, active symptomatic treatment is required. Patients can take cooling medications, such as ibuprofen suspension and anti-inflammatory pain suppositories. If patients experience other discomforts, such as headache and sore throat, they need to take antipyretic and analgesic drugs for active treatment.