
ALT Chart with differences between viruses & bacteria. Title: Viruses or Bacteria What's got you sick? 1st row of common respiratory infections is common cold/runny nose. Common cold is caused by a virus, not bacteria & antibiotics aren’t needed. 2nd row, sore throat, is typically caused by viruses (except strep), not bacteria & an antibiotic isn’t needed. 3rd row, COVID-19, is caused by a virus; antibiotics aren’t needed. 4th row, the flu, is caused by a virus, not bacteria, & antibiotics aren’t needed. 5th row is bronchitis/chest cold. Bronchitis/chest colds are caused by either a virus or bacteria & antibiotics aren’t typically needed. 6th row, middle ear infection, is caused by a virus or bacteria. Antibiotics may be needed. 7th row, sinus infection, is caused by either virus or bacteria. Antibiotics may be needed. 8th row, strep throat, is caused by bacteria. Antibiotics needed. 9th row, whooping cough, is caused by bacteria. Antibiotics needed. www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use



















