Which of the following diseases cannot be cured by antibiotics?
2018
Which of the following diseases cannot be cured by antibiotics?
- A.
Tuberculosis
- B.
Tetanus
- C.
Measles
- D.
Cholera
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Correct answer: C
Reason: Measles is caused by a virus. Antibiotics work only on bacteria , not viruses. So measles cannot be cured using antibiotics. Treatment for measles is supportive, and prevention is by vaccination.
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