Penicillin is used to fight what type of infections?
Correct answer: D. Bacteria
- A. Sepsis
- B. Viral
- C. Pneumonia
- D. Bacteria
Explanation
Penicillin is an antibiotic, so it acts against susceptible bacteria by interfering with their cell-wall formation. It does not treat viral infections, although some pneumonia and sepsis cases can be bacterial.
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