Assertion: antibiotic | /r/HasProperty | ineffective
Facets:
value: for treatment
type: PURPOSE
value: against viral infections
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: completely
type: DEGREE
value: in treating infections
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: You may be told you cannot use an antibiotic for a viral infection because they are ineffective and may lead to “antibiotic resistance”.
text: It's important to remember that antibiotics are ineffective in treating infections causes by viruses, which include the majority of colds, sore throats (with the exception of streptococcus-induced, or so-called "strep throat"), coughs, and flu-like illnesses.
text: Aminoglycosides tend to be used when other less toxic antibiotics are contraindicated or ineffective.
text: (Antibiotics are completely ineffective against viral infections.)
text: Other infections are caused by viruses, so antibiotics are ineffective for treatment or to prevent spread.
text: The problem of antibiotic resistance becomes more serious when antibiotics are used to treat disorders for which they are ineffective.
text: However, when used to treat other health conditions, antibiotics are not only ineffective but can be harmful to our overall health.