Doctors do not prescribe antibiotics for viral infections because antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections, not viral ones. Viruses are different types of microorganisms that require specific antiviral medications to treat them. Prescribing antibiotics for viral infections can lead to antibiotic resistance and unnecessary side effects without providing any benefit for the patient's condition. In order to effectively treat viral infections, doctors may recommend rest, fluids, and symptom management until the immune system can fight off the virus on its own.
