Question

Pathogens are disease-causing agents. User: Which statement BEST describes a treatment for a contagious illness?
a. Bacteria, molds, or synthetic substances are used to create antibiotics, which are the most successful treatment for bacterial illnesses.
b. Viral infections are best treated with antibiotics and vaccines, which are made from the pathogen that they are meant to treat.
c. Treatment for fungal infections is made from different forms of molds, which can be taken orally or ...

Answer 1

The answer is A. Bacteria, molds, or synthetic substances are use to create antibiotics, which are the most successful treatment for bacterial illnesses

almost any treatment for bacterial illness uses antibiotic to prevent infection.

But even though antibiotics is really effective against bacterial illness, Antibiotics is not effective against viruses, and may cause even more harm if used against it

Answer 2

A. Bacteria, molds or synthetic substances are used to create antibiotics, which are the most successful treatment for bacterial illnesses.