How does treatment for a bacterial infection differ from treatment for a virus?
Q. How does treatment for a bacterial infection differ from treatment for a virus? A. You can treat bacterial infections, not viruses, with antibiotics. B. You can treat viruses, not bacterial infections, with antibiotics. C. You can treat viruses with antifungal medications. D. There is no difference. You can treat both types of illnesses with antibiotics.
Asked by Sweet Lovin' - Wed May 6 10:39:47 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A. Bacteria are killed by antibiotics, which target microbial bacteria. Viruses are sub-microscopic and live off host organisms and multiply. They reside in other cells, hence why antibiotics can not destroy them effectively.
Answered by Sam - Wed May 6 10:45:09 2009
Q. How does treatment for a bacterial infection differ from treatment for a virus? A. You can treat bacterial infections, not viruses, with antibiotics. B. You can treat viruses, not bacterial infections, with antibiotics. C. You can treat viruses with antifungal medications. D. There is no difference. You can treat both types of illnesses with antibiotics.
Asked by Sweet Lovin' - Wed May 6 10:39:47 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A. Bacteria are killed by antibiotics, which target microbial bacteria. Viruses are sub-microscopic and live off host organisms and multiply. They reside in other cells, hence why antibiotics can not destroy them effectively.
Answered by Sam - Wed May 6 10:45:09 2009
What's the difference between bacterial pneumonia and a bacterial infection of the lungs?
Q. What's the difference between bacterial pneumonia and a bacterial infection of the lungs? I need to know asap, any help would be amazing.
Asked by rawrr - Mon Feb 8 07:25:35 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if the effects are the same, not much. they will kill you if left untreated.
Answered by David - Mon Feb 8 07:34:59 2010
Q. What's the difference between bacterial pneumonia and a bacterial infection of the lungs? I need to know asap, any help would be amazing.
Asked by rawrr - Mon Feb 8 07:25:35 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if the effects are the same, not much. they will kill you if left untreated.
Answered by David - Mon Feb 8 07:34:59 2010
How does a bacterial infection turn mucus green?
Q. I've got a cold and I have the green snot, so I know I have both a viral common cold and a bacterial infection. How does the bacteria actually change the color of the mucus?
Asked by Betty B - Wed Apr 9 10:46:29 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. To be more speicific they are dead neutrophils.
Answered by Eggmcmuffin - Wed Apr 9 11:41:28 2008
Q. I've got a cold and I have the green snot, so I know I have both a viral common cold and a bacterial infection. How does the bacteria actually change the color of the mucus?
Asked by Betty B - Wed Apr 9 10:46:29 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. To be more speicific they are dead neutrophils.
Answered by Eggmcmuffin - Wed Apr 9 11:41:28 2008
Can a vaginal bacterial infection could be preventing me from getting pregnant?
Q. Me and my husband have been ttc for about a year now but I found out recently that I have a bacterial infection. I read that sometimes bacterial infections have no symptoms in women. Could this be the reason why I am not pregnant yet?
Asked by Hatshepsut - Sun Mar 7 18:26:33 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Very possible. A hundred plus things have to be just right in order to get pregnant. The pH has to be just right as well, which bacteria could change.
Answered by hamsterbabies - Sun Mar 7 20:27:00 2010
Q. Me and my husband have been ttc for about a year now but I found out recently that I have a bacterial infection. I read that sometimes bacterial infections have no symptoms in women. Could this be the reason why I am not pregnant yet?
Asked by Hatshepsut - Sun Mar 7 18:26:33 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Very possible. A hundred plus things have to be just right in order to get pregnant. The pH has to be just right as well, which bacteria could change.
Answered by hamsterbabies - Sun Mar 7 20:27:00 2010
When does a viral infection become a bacterial infection?
Q. I have had a cold for a week and am still coughing madly and blowing my nose every five minutes. My sinuses are painful and I can't hear or taste anything. Do I now have a bacterial infection? Do I need to go to the doctor for some antibiotics or would they just say,'It's a virus'?
Asked by Gladys - Mon Dec 17 04:03:30 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. maybe what you have is an allergic problem associated with sinusitis since your sinuses are painful. you will know when you have a bacterial infection since your nasal disharge will turn yellow, thick in consistency and increase severity of your symptoms. In viral, nasal disharge is usually white and wartery...which is also the case in allergic problem. and a viral infection can turn into bacterial !!! At first you have a viral infection..your immune defences are already low..more susceptible to infection and you get a secondary bacterial infection. and thats when antibiotics are prescribed!
Answered by shareefah - Mon Dec 17 09:12:17 2007
Q. I have had a cold for a week and am still coughing madly and blowing my nose every five minutes. My sinuses are painful and I can't hear or taste anything. Do I now have a bacterial infection? Do I need to go to the doctor for some antibiotics or would they just say,'It's a virus'?
Asked by Gladys - Mon Dec 17 04:03:30 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. maybe what you have is an allergic problem associated with sinusitis since your sinuses are painful. you will know when you have a bacterial infection since your nasal disharge will turn yellow, thick in consistency and increase severity of your symptoms. In viral, nasal disharge is usually white and wartery...which is also the case in allergic problem. and a viral infection can turn into bacterial !!! At first you have a viral infection..your immune defences are already low..more susceptible to infection and you get a secondary bacterial infection. and thats when antibiotics are prescribed!
Answered by shareefah - Mon Dec 17 09:12:17 2007
How can i tell if i have a bacterial infection or a viral infection?
Q. what's the difference? and i mean, in a throat-type thing. i'm not sure whether i have strep throat or bacterial tonsillitis or just a viral infection. & do your fevers have to be high for it to be a bacterial infection?
Asked by amanda - Wed May 12 17:37:36 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can get both at the same time! General rule is if what you're coughing up is clear then it's viral. If coloured then it's bacterial. Only doctor can say really.
Answered by Paula P - Wed May 12 17:55:25 2010
Q. what's the difference? and i mean, in a throat-type thing. i'm not sure whether i have strep throat or bacterial tonsillitis or just a viral infection. & do your fevers have to be high for it to be a bacterial infection?
Asked by amanda - Wed May 12 17:37:36 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can get both at the same time! General rule is if what you're coughing up is clear then it's viral. If coloured then it's bacterial. Only doctor can say really.
Answered by Paula P - Wed May 12 17:55:25 2010
How long does it normally take for a bacterial infection to clear up?
Q. I have a bacterial infection down there and have been on antibiotics for 6 days (1 more day of antibiotics). It seems sorta better, but not 100%. How long do those usually take to clear?
Asked by ABC123 - Fri Jun 27 20:58:48 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree with what Doc said. It usually takes seven days but some doctors will prescribe meds for ten days. If you aren't 100% after you've taken all your meds then you need to go back to the doctor.
Answered by Jen - Fri Jun 27 21:12:29 2008
Q. I have a bacterial infection down there and have been on antibiotics for 6 days (1 more day of antibiotics). It seems sorta better, but not 100%. How long do those usually take to clear?
Asked by ABC123 - Fri Jun 27 20:58:48 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree with what Doc said. It usually takes seven days but some doctors will prescribe meds for ten days. If you aren't 100% after you've taken all your meds then you need to go back to the doctor.
Answered by Jen - Fri Jun 27 21:12:29 2008
Can a man get a bacterial infection from a woman?
Q. My gynecologist told me I have a bacterial infection. I heard that my partner could get it too. Is that possible. I mean, what symptoms would he have?
Asked by Marissa L - Wed Mar 11 20:01:51 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He may not have any signs at all, but if your gyn says he can get it also and you two are having sex, he needs to get himself checked out because otherwise you two are just going to keep giving it back and forth to each other
Answered by this_is_so_boring_ok - Wed Mar 11 20:08:26 2009
Q. My gynecologist told me I have a bacterial infection. I heard that my partner could get it too. Is that possible. I mean, what symptoms would he have?
Asked by Marissa L - Wed Mar 11 20:01:51 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He may not have any signs at all, but if your gyn says he can get it also and you two are having sex, he needs to get himself checked out because otherwise you two are just going to keep giving it back and forth to each other
Answered by this_is_so_boring_ok - Wed Mar 11 20:08:26 2009
Can you get a bacterial infection from starting birth control?
Q. I just started taking Loestrin 24 last month and not long after starting it I discovered that I have what I think is a vaginal bacterial infection (Ew, I know) my doctor is totally booked I'm miserable and can't see her for a while, I'd love to figure out whats caused it though so is it possible that this infection is a weird side effect of the Loestrin?
Asked by Clumsy Ballerina - Wed Jun 20 10:15:15 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You may have a yeast infection that may or may not be a side effect of the pill. Is it itchy and have a faint odor? Did you tell the Dr. that you had a problem and that's why you need to get in to see her? If this is the first time you have had one it is best to see the Dr. first just to confirm that it is yeast and not something more serious. There are over the counter meds, Monostat, Gynelotrimin, for this problem and also a single pill that the Dr. can prescribe. Call the Dr. back and tell the receptionist that you need to get in ASAP. They should make room for you. Good luck.
Answered by realbohemian - Wed Jun 20 10:21:02 2007
Q. I just started taking Loestrin 24 last month and not long after starting it I discovered that I have what I think is a vaginal bacterial infection (Ew, I know) my doctor is totally booked I'm miserable and can't see her for a while, I'd love to figure out whats caused it though so is it possible that this infection is a weird side effect of the Loestrin?
Asked by Clumsy Ballerina - Wed Jun 20 10:15:15 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You may have a yeast infection that may or may not be a side effect of the pill. Is it itchy and have a faint odor? Did you tell the Dr. that you had a problem and that's why you need to get in to see her? If this is the first time you have had one it is best to see the Dr. first just to confirm that it is yeast and not something more serious. There are over the counter meds, Monostat, Gynelotrimin, for this problem and also a single pill that the Dr. can prescribe. Call the Dr. back and tell the receptionist that you need to get in ASAP. They should make room for you. Good luck.
Answered by realbohemian - Wed Jun 20 10:21:02 2007
How and when did I get a bacterial upper respiratory infection?
Q. I haven't been around anyone sick and I felt fine yesterday. Today, I'm sick as a dog and ended up in the ER. I've been diagnosed with a sever bacterial infection which has infantrated my sinuses, both ears, throat, larynx, and lungs. I'm also being treated for a urinary tract infection due to acute side pains. How long is the incubation period? I went to bed symptom free and woke up miserable at 4 AM. How is this spread? Is it from another person or environmental? I would have asked my doctor all this, but the laryngitus has K.O. my ability to speak without pain.
Asked by Petcreatures78 - Mon Oct 16 19:30:19 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. bacterial incubation period ranges from a few hours to a days..and respiratory infection always mean that u got them from the air (for very small bacterias) or by direct contact (when somebody sneezed in front of u) bacterias are floating in the air all the time, so its very normal to get respiratory infection. the latter goes on,from ur nasal mucosa to larynx/pharynx,then to bronchus up till alveoli, thus infecting all of ur respiratory tract. i think u had bacteremia, sinceu said it was severe, thats why ure having UTI. bacteria get into the blood stream from ur respiratory tract and attacks other organs,in ur case,urinary tract.
Answered by lina - Tue Oct 17 09:38:34 2006
Q. I haven't been around anyone sick and I felt fine yesterday. Today, I'm sick as a dog and ended up in the ER. I've been diagnosed with a sever bacterial infection which has infantrated my sinuses, both ears, throat, larynx, and lungs. I'm also being treated for a urinary tract infection due to acute side pains. How long is the incubation period? I went to bed symptom free and woke up miserable at 4 AM. How is this spread? Is it from another person or environmental? I would have asked my doctor all this, but the laryngitus has K.O. my ability to speak without pain.
Asked by Petcreatures78 - Mon Oct 16 19:30:19 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. bacterial incubation period ranges from a few hours to a days..and respiratory infection always mean that u got them from the air (for very small bacterias) or by direct contact (when somebody sneezed in front of u) bacterias are floating in the air all the time, so its very normal to get respiratory infection. the latter goes on,from ur nasal mucosa to larynx/pharynx,then to bronchus up till alveoli, thus infecting all of ur respiratory tract. i think u had bacteremia, sinceu said it was severe, thats why ure having UTI. bacteria get into the blood stream from ur respiratory tract and attacks other organs,in ur case,urinary tract.
Answered by lina - Tue Oct 17 09:38:34 2006
Would you recommend for a dog to stay away from others with a bacterial infection?
Q. My Golden Doodle that is 16 weeks old and has a bacterial infection. Should I keep him away from other animals?
Asked by Marci - Thu Jul 22 14:54:16 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would. Any type of infection indicates an issue with a depressed immune system. In this case it is probably because your dogs immune system is still developing. I'd suggest waiting until your dog recovers.
Answered by Jeff G - Thu Jul 22 15:02:57 2010
Q. My Golden Doodle that is 16 weeks old and has a bacterial infection. Should I keep him away from other animals?
Asked by Marci - Thu Jul 22 14:54:16 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would. Any type of infection indicates an issue with a depressed immune system. In this case it is probably because your dogs immune system is still developing. I'd suggest waiting until your dog recovers.
Answered by Jeff G - Thu Jul 22 15:02:57 2010
Do your lymph nodes swell when you are fighting a bacterial infection, or just viral?
Q. Also, do you run a fever when you have a bacterial infection?
Asked by danielle - Mon Dec 3 12:53:17 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Lymph nodes may or may not swell in both bacterial and viral infections. Fevers may or may not occur with bacterial infections. It all depends on whether or not you have a systemic inflammatory response, if the infection has flared up your whole body's immune response. If it is localized, you may not have a fever.
Answered by chowduhs - Mon Dec 3 13:00:41 2007
Q. Also, do you run a fever when you have a bacterial infection?
Asked by danielle - Mon Dec 3 12:53:17 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Lymph nodes may or may not swell in both bacterial and viral infections. Fevers may or may not occur with bacterial infections. It all depends on whether or not you have a systemic inflammatory response, if the infection has flared up your whole body's immune response. If it is localized, you may not have a fever.
Answered by chowduhs - Mon Dec 3 13:00:41 2007
Are you more likely to get a yeast infection or a bacterial infection from being fingered?
Q. My boyfriend fingered me (and I guess his hands weren't very clean)and about 2 days later my vagina started getting itchy. I can definitely tell there's something wrong, but I'm not sure if it's a yeast infection or a bacterial infection. I looked up the different symptoms but just out of curiosity, would being fingered make me more prone to a yeast infection or a bacterial infection? (or is there no way to tell)
Asked by Jessica - Thu Mar 12 02:44:18 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree that it is probably bacterial. However, I think I would be wondering where my boyfriends fingers were before me? It's possible he passed something to you. I'm don't mean to imply that that is what happened but I wouldn't rule it out either. I would certainly go see my obgyn...
Answered by Cali B - Mon Mar 16 01:00:33 2009
Q. My boyfriend fingered me (and I guess his hands weren't very clean)and about 2 days later my vagina started getting itchy. I can definitely tell there's something wrong, but I'm not sure if it's a yeast infection or a bacterial infection. I looked up the different symptoms but just out of curiosity, would being fingered make me more prone to a yeast infection or a bacterial infection? (or is there no way to tell)
Asked by Jessica - Thu Mar 12 02:44:18 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree that it is probably bacterial. However, I think I would be wondering where my boyfriends fingers were before me? It's possible he passed something to you. I'm don't mean to imply that that is what happened but I wouldn't rule it out either. I would certainly go see my obgyn...
Answered by Cali B - Mon Mar 16 01:00:33 2009
how do you get rid of a bacterial infection of the skin from tanning booths?
Q. bacterial infection the bacteria isnt like MRSA its more like white blochs on my skin that dnt get any color like dry patches?
Asked by nick - Thu Apr 23 17:24:44 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Tinea Versicolor is what you probably have. They can be white, brown, or a red color. It is not due to the tanning bed. It is from bacteria that is naturally on everyone's skin. Most people can not see it until they develop a tan simply because these spots do not tan. Heat can help them develop but will not cause the bacteria. Dandruff shampoo can help if the bacteria hasn't developed much. Tinea versicolor is cause by a yeast type of skin fungus, which is present on normal skin. If the skin is oily enough, warm enough and moist enough, it starts to grow into small "colonies" on the surface of the skin. In these colonies the yeast grows like crazy and leaks out an acidic bleach. This changes the skin color. The patches are lightly… [cont.]
Answered by j - Sun Apr 26 12:47:43 2009
Q. bacterial infection the bacteria isnt like MRSA its more like white blochs on my skin that dnt get any color like dry patches?
Asked by nick - Thu Apr 23 17:24:44 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Tinea Versicolor is what you probably have. They can be white, brown, or a red color. It is not due to the tanning bed. It is from bacteria that is naturally on everyone's skin. Most people can not see it until they develop a tan simply because these spots do not tan. Heat can help them develop but will not cause the bacteria. Dandruff shampoo can help if the bacteria hasn't developed much. Tinea versicolor is cause by a yeast type of skin fungus, which is present on normal skin. If the skin is oily enough, warm enough and moist enough, it starts to grow into small "colonies" on the surface of the skin. In these colonies the yeast grows like crazy and leaks out an acidic bleach. This changes the skin color. The patches are lightly… [cont.]
Answered by j - Sun Apr 26 12:47:43 2009
how do u get rid of a vaginal bacterial infection the natural way?
Q. I have had a bacterial infection for 5 months now. I do not have insurance, money or a doctor. I need natural cures so i can get rid of this finally!!
Asked by lil ma - Wed Oct 7 13:39:36 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 5 months? This really isn't healthy. You are damaging yourself by not going to a doctor. You could even kill your chances of being able to concieve in the future if it goes on long enough without treatment. Most walk-in clinics can prescribe free antibiotics. Even if you cannot afford it, you need to get treatment. 5 months is bad.
Answered by FireFighter523 - Wed Oct 7 13:51:13 2009
Q. I have had a bacterial infection for 5 months now. I do not have insurance, money or a doctor. I need natural cures so i can get rid of this finally!!
Asked by lil ma - Wed Oct 7 13:39:36 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 5 months? This really isn't healthy. You are damaging yourself by not going to a doctor. You could even kill your chances of being able to concieve in the future if it goes on long enough without treatment. Most walk-in clinics can prescribe free antibiotics. Even if you cannot afford it, you need to get treatment. 5 months is bad.
Answered by FireFighter523 - Wed Oct 7 13:51:13 2009
Would a urine test diagnose a bacterial infection?
Q. Last Tuesday I went to the doctors for a sports physical. I had to do a urine test. Would that diagnose a bacterial infection? I'm pretty sure I have one.
Asked by Me - Wed Jul 7 14:29:55 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It could be used to diagnose a bladder infection. If the infection is elsewhere there are other good ways to diagnose it.
Answered by Mr. Smartypants - Wed Jul 7 14:31:53 2010
Q. Last Tuesday I went to the doctors for a sports physical. I had to do a urine test. Would that diagnose a bacterial infection? I'm pretty sure I have one.
Asked by Me - Wed Jul 7 14:29:55 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It could be used to diagnose a bladder infection. If the infection is elsewhere there are other good ways to diagnose it.
Answered by Mr. Smartypants - Wed Jul 7 14:31:53 2010
Can a body head a bacterial infection on its own?
Q. I was wondering if the human body can heal a bacterial infection on its own, without the use of antibiotics. I would assume it can heal a mild infection. How about a severe one? Thanks!
Asked by Valerie - Wed Jul 15 10:04:27 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, the body is very good at ridding itself of a bacterial infections on its own. However, certain bacterial infections can lead to long term problems. Like strep throat can cause rheumatic fever or kidney problems if it runs its full course (although this doesn't happen to everybody). There is a movement in medicine to limit antibiotic use in young healthy people who would otherwise do well without antibiotics with limited bacterial infections. However, its a fine-line to walk for most doctors. Young children, elderly, and immunocompromised people are not as good at clearing their own bacterial infections and usually require the help of antibiotics.
Answered by Pit - Wed Jul 15 10:13:21 2009
Q. I was wondering if the human body can heal a bacterial infection on its own, without the use of antibiotics. I would assume it can heal a mild infection. How about a severe one? Thanks!
Asked by Valerie - Wed Jul 15 10:04:27 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, the body is very good at ridding itself of a bacterial infections on its own. However, certain bacterial infections can lead to long term problems. Like strep throat can cause rheumatic fever or kidney problems if it runs its full course (although this doesn't happen to everybody). There is a movement in medicine to limit antibiotic use in young healthy people who would otherwise do well without antibiotics with limited bacterial infections. However, its a fine-line to walk for most doctors. Young children, elderly, and immunocompromised people are not as good at clearing their own bacterial infections and usually require the help of antibiotics.
Answered by Pit - Wed Jul 15 10:13:21 2009
Is it true that your body temperature will rise with a bacterial infection but lower with a virus?
Q. I recently heard that an organisms body temperature will become lower if it has a viral illness. I know that it will raise with a bacterial infection as the bodys way of destroying any bacteria... but why would it lower for a virus?
Asked by kawrae - Sat Sep 1 19:46:03 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A fever is a response to infection. (they can happen for other reasons too.) It doesn't matter if the infection is bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic...your temp goes up.
Answered by Jim S - Sat Sep 1 20:10:23 2007
Q. I recently heard that an organisms body temperature will become lower if it has a viral illness. I know that it will raise with a bacterial infection as the bodys way of destroying any bacteria... but why would it lower for a virus?
Asked by kawrae - Sat Sep 1 19:46:03 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A fever is a response to infection. (they can happen for other reasons too.) It doesn't matter if the infection is bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic...your temp goes up.
Answered by Jim S - Sat Sep 1 20:10:23 2007
Have you ever heard of having a bacterial infection on the skin around your vagina?
Q. I had an exam done at the gyno yesterday..I am 32 weeks pregnant. She told me my vagina was healthy but the skin around it where pubic hair would be if I didn't shave had a bacterial infection. She has given me a cream and an antibiotic for it. I have never heard of your vagina being infection free but the area around it be infected! Have you? Also, she told me to stop shaving. I really don't want to do that, is there any other way to avoid this infection in the future?
Asked by I love my Jackson - Fri Sep 12 22:33:57 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. do not wax. it is hell painful. stop shaving until the time that the infection goes away. also when you shave again after that, use a new razor each time and make sure it is clean and new. shaving alone should not give you the infection. also, make sure you wash properly. you should be fine.
Answered by Jess M - Fri Sep 12 22:43:45 2008
Q. I had an exam done at the gyno yesterday..I am 32 weeks pregnant. She told me my vagina was healthy but the skin around it where pubic hair would be if I didn't shave had a bacterial infection. She has given me a cream and an antibiotic for it. I have never heard of your vagina being infection free but the area around it be infected! Have you? Also, she told me to stop shaving. I really don't want to do that, is there any other way to avoid this infection in the future?
Asked by I love my Jackson - Fri Sep 12 22:33:57 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. do not wax. it is hell painful. stop shaving until the time that the infection goes away. also when you shave again after that, use a new razor each time and make sure it is clean and new. shaving alone should not give you the infection. also, make sure you wash properly. you should be fine.
Answered by Jess M - Fri Sep 12 22:43:45 2008
Which of the two can be treated with antibiotics? Viral infection or bacterial infection?
Q. Went to the doctor and he said the cough and fluid stuff and overall symptoms I had were of a bacterial nature, was just a common cold, and could not be treated with antibiotics or the such. My wife went to her doctor for another issue(ongoing fever and nausea) and was told it was a viral infection and thus could not be treated with antibiotics. Wow, am I confused. What is correct?
Asked by Michael R - Sun May 16 15:57:48 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The common cold is a virus. Antibiotics would not work on a virus. Antivirals are for viruses. Most doctors do not prescribe antivirals because the window to treat a viral infection is quite small. Usually within 24-48 hours and most people don't see the doctor in time for antivirals to be effective. If your doctor suspected you have an infection, he could have done a culture. People with normal immune systems can handle the common cold/virus and will resolve within a reasonable time period. Those that should be concerned are those with suppressed immunity, such as elderly, those with underlying infection, pregnant women, young children. Basically, doctors will only treat your symptoms which you could just get from OTC meds.
Answered by Sponge - Sun May 16 16:50:17 2010
Q. Went to the doctor and he said the cough and fluid stuff and overall symptoms I had were of a bacterial nature, was just a common cold, and could not be treated with antibiotics or the such. My wife went to her doctor for another issue(ongoing fever and nausea) and was told it was a viral infection and thus could not be treated with antibiotics. Wow, am I confused. What is correct?
Asked by Michael R - Sun May 16 15:57:48 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The common cold is a virus. Antibiotics would not work on a virus. Antivirals are for viruses. Most doctors do not prescribe antivirals because the window to treat a viral infection is quite small. Usually within 24-48 hours and most people don't see the doctor in time for antivirals to be effective. If your doctor suspected you have an infection, he could have done a culture. People with normal immune systems can handle the common cold/virus and will resolve within a reasonable time period. Those that should be concerned are those with suppressed immunity, such as elderly, those with underlying infection, pregnant women, young children. Basically, doctors will only treat your symptoms which you could just get from OTC meds.
Answered by Sponge - Sun May 16 16:50:17 2010
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