<s>[INST] What if the infection is mild? [/INST] Many parents insist on antibiotics when their child has a mild ear infection. But many of these mild infections are caused by viruses that cause the common cold. Viruses do not respond to antibiotic treatment, so prescribing antibiotics will not help. Source: UIHC.ORG. Link: https://uihc.org/childrens/health-topics/ear-infections-children-frequently-asked-questions. Field: Otolaryngology. Disease: Ear Infection </s>