Question

if you were to be diagnosed with strep throat, you could be treated with an antibiotic because ____________. a. strep throat is a virus and antibiotics are effective in treating viruses b. strep throat is a protozoan and antibiotics are often used to treat protozoan infections c. strep throat is a fungal infection that responds well to antibiotics d. strep throat is a bacterial infection that can be eradicated with antibiotic treatment

Explanation:

Strep throat is caused by group - A Streptococcus bacteria. Antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections as they can inhibit or kill bacteria. They are not effective against viruses, protozoans, or most fungal infections.

Answer:

D. strep throat is a bacterial infection that can be eradicated with antibiotic treatment