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What's the difference between bacterial and viral infections, when do I need antibiotics?

Every time I get sick my mom tells me to get antibiotics but my doctor doesn't always prescribe them. Why not?

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Every time I get sick my mom tells me to get antibiotics but my doctor doesn't always prescribe them. Why not?

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coffeeAt3

Also the green mucus thing is a myth. Color of mucus doesn't tell you if it's bacterial or viral.

notThatDrew

Antibiotics literally don't work on viruses. Your doctor not prescribing them is actually protecting you.

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