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Medicines fosfomycinQuestion & answer

fosfomycin · Medicine question

Does fosfomycin treat viral infections?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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No. Antibiotics act against bacteria and do not treat viral infections such as colds or flu.

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