Sabrina has the flu. Her neighbor suggests she get a prescription for an antibiotic, but Sabrina’s mothers says that antibiotics would not help in this situation. Why?
A. the flu is caused by a virus, and it cannot be treated with an antibiotic.
B. the flu is caused by a fungus, and it must be treated with antifungal medication
C. the flu is caused by a parasitic worm, and must be treated with an anti-parasitic medication
D. the flu is caused by a bacterium, and it cannot be treated with an antibiotic.
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Which type of pathogen is responsible for causing the flu, chicken pox, and yellow fever?
A. viruses
B. parasites
C. fungi
D. bacteria
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