Can amoxicillin be used to treat viral infections and why is its use in such cases generally discouraged?
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Can amoxicillin be used to treat viral infections and why is its use in such cases generally discouraged?
Amoxicillin cannot treat viral infections as it is an antibiotic targeting bacteria. Using it for viruses promotes antibiotic resistance.