Question

some bacteria can cause disease. for example, the bacterium vibrio cholerae causes cholera, and the bacterium bordatella pertussis causes whooping cough. what type of medicine is generally used to treat bacterial infections? ○a. antivirals ○b. antibiotics ○c. antifungals ○d. antihelmintics

Explanation:

Antibiotics are medications specifically designed to kill bacteria or inhibit their growth. Antivirals target viruses, antifungals target fungi, and antihelmintics target parasitic worms. Since the question is about treating bacterial infections, antibiotics are the appropriate choice.

Answer:

B. antibiotics