# 20200319 - Sqadia - Do Antibiotics Cure the Infection?

ARE ANTIBIOTICS EFFECTIVE IN PREVENTING OR TREATING THE COVID-19? No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses, they only work on bacterial infections. COVID-19 is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work. Antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment of COVID-19. They should only be used as directed by a physician to treat a bacterial infection.

ARE THERE ANY MEDICINES OR THERAPIES THAT CAN PREVENT OR CURE COVID-19? While some western, traditional or home remedies may provide comfort and alleviate symptoms of COVID-19, there is no evidence that current medicine can prevent or cure the disease. WHO does not recommend self-medication with any medicines, including antibiotics, as a prevention or cure for COVID-19. However, there are several ongoing clinical trials that include both western and traditional medicines.

IS THERE A VACCINE, DRUG OR TREATMENT FOR COVID-19? Not yet. To date, there is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicine to prevent or treat COVID-2019. However, those affected should receive care to relieve symptoms. People with serious illness should be hospitalized. Most patients recover thanks to supportive care. Possible vaccines and some specific drug treatments are under investigation. They are being tested through clinical trials. The most effective ways to protect yourself and others against COVID-19 are to frequently clean your hands, cover your cough with the bend of elbow or tissue, and maintain a distance of at least 1…

- Kind: Feature
- Year: 2020
- Runtime: 93 h 29 min
- By: Sqadia
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- Credit: Sqadia
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