Given that viruses are not affected by antibiotics, which of the following types of skin infection might be successfully treated with an antibiotic?
A) cold sores
B) chicken pox
C) acne
D) warts
E) All of these should respond favorably to antibiotic treatment.

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Acne is caused by bacteria on the skin, primarily Propionibacterium acnes, which can be treated with antibiotics. Cold sores are caused by a virus, herpes simplex virus, which is not affected by antibiotics. Chicken pox is also caused by a virus, varicella-zoster virus, and cannot be treated with antibiotics. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are not typically treated with antibiotics.

Given That Viruses Are Not Affected by Antibiotics, Which of the Following