Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses because they target bacterial structures like cell walls and ribosomes. Discover the biological reasons behind this and why understanding the difference can help you avoid unnecessary treatments. Chapters: 00:00 Antibiotics Won't Work 00:13 Two Invaders 00:29 Viruses 00:45 Penicillin's Attack 01:01 Surgical Strikes 01:17 Wrong Target 01:33 The Scale of the Issue 01:49 The Real Cost 02:03 Economic Damage 02:19 The Resistance Spiral 02:35 The High Stakes 02:51 Immune System Power Sources & further reading: ⢠Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ā https://www.cdc.gov ⢠National Institutes of Health (NIH) ā https://www.nih.gov ⢠Mayo Clinic ā https://www.mayoclinic.org ⢠World Health Organization (WHO) ā https://www.who.int











