Also, how does the immune system respond to bacterial infection?
Curing a bacterial infection The body reacts to disease-causing bacteria by increasing local blood flow (inflammation) and sending in cells from the immune system to attack and destroy the bacteria. Antibodies produced by the immune system attach to the bacteria and help in their destruction.
Similarly, can your body fight bacterial infections without antibiotics?
When Antibiotics Aren’t Needed Antibiotics are only needed for treating infections caused by bacteria, but even some bacterial infections get better without antibiotics. When antibiotics aren’t needed, they won’t help you, and the side effects could still cause harm.
What does bacteria do to the immune system?
While some bacteria cause infections, most species are harmless or perform beneficial functions, such as aiding digestion. These beneficial bugs are called commensal bacteria. One of the most important functions of commensal bacteria is boosting the immune system.
Can antibiotics kill a virus?
Antibiotics cannot kill viruses because bacteria and viruses have different mechanisms and machinery to survive and replicate. The antibiotic has no “target” to attack in a virus. However, antiviral medications and vaccines are specific for viruses.