One day you wake with a sore throat and a runny nose. Your doctor takes a swab from your throat, sends it to a lab, and telephones you the next day to say that antibiotic will not help you get better. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the doctor's statement?

• A. Having waited a day, it is too late to take an antibiotic
• B. You need to be vaccinated instead of taking an antibiotic
• C. You are infected by a virus
• D. You need an antiseptic, not an antibiotic

Answer: (C)