Which statement is correct regarding the treatment of an infectious disease?

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A We can only reduce the symptoms, we cannot kill the microbe.
B We can only kill the microbe, we cannot reduce the symptoms.
C We can reduce symptoms first, and then use specific medicines to kill the microbe.
D Antibiotics are equally effective against both bacteria and viruses.

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Answer: C. We can reduce symptoms first, and then use specific medicines to kill the microbe.

Correct Answer: (c) We can reduce symptoms first, and then use specific medicines to kill the microbe.
Explanation: Treatment has two steps: first, reduce the effects of the disease (like taking medicine to bring down a fever or pain), and second, take targeted medication (like antibiotics) to completely kill the underlying pathogen.

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