Question

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 topically. d. vaccines are made from molds and bacteria and are used to treat and prevent different viral infections.

Explanation:

Antibiotics are effective against bacterial illnesses and are made from bacteria, molds or synthetic substances. Viral infections are not treated with antibiotics (antibiotics work on bacteria only). Vaccines are not made from molds and bacteria in the way described in option D. Treatment for fungal infections is not the best - described treatment for contagious illnesses in general compared to antibiotic treatment for bacterial ones.

Answer:

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