Viruses and bacteria are two distinct types of microorganisms. Antibacterial compounds, such as antibiotics, are specifically designed to target and kill bacteria by disrupting their cellular processes or structures.
Since viruses operate differently, antibiotics have no effect on them. Viruses rely on host cells to replicate, and they lack the machinery targeted by antibacterial compounds.
Instead, antiviral medications are used to treat viral infections by targeting different stages of the viral life cycle.
