One day you wake with a sore throat and a runny nose. Your doctor takes a swab from your throat, sends it to a lab, and telephones you the next day to say that antibiotic will not help you get better. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the doctor's statement?

A Having waited a day, it is too late to take an antibiotic
B You need an antiseptic, not an antibiotic
C You need to be vaccinated instead of taking an antibiotic
D You are infected by a virus

Correct Answer: You are infected by a virus

The most likely reason for the doctor's statement is that the person is infected by a virus.
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