What is the primary treatment for bacterial infections?

The primary treatment for bacterial infections is antibiotics. Antibiotics are specifically designed to target and inhibit the growth of bacteria or kill them outright, thus helping to eliminate the infection. They work by exploiting differences between bacterial cells and human cells, allowing them to affect the bacteria without harming the host.

Antivirals are used to treat infections caused by viruses, not bacteria, thus they are not effective for bacterial infections. Vaccines are preventative measures that stimulate the immune system to protect against future infections but do not treat active bacterial infections. Antifungals are used to treat fungal infections and do not have any effect on bacteria. Therefore, antibiotics are the appropriate choice for effectively managing bacterial infections.