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They are treated with antibiotics. <-----------Fungal infections are NOT treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics only kill bacteria.
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How does the doctor treat bacterial inflections?
There are various types of bacterial infections, which are treated by antibiotic, according to the type.
Can you treat athletes foot with antibiotics?
No. Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, is a fungal infection. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections. Fungus and bacteria are two completely different germs, so antibiotics won't work. Athlete's foot can be treated with over-the-counter anti-fungal sprays or creams.
Does penicillin cure footnail fungus?
No. Penicillin is useful for a variety of bacterial infections, but not fungal infections. There are some options for the infection about which you are inquiring. You should ask your physician about treatment options for your condition.
What is nitrofurant used for?
Nitrofur-macr, or Nitrofurantion Macrocrystals, is a prescription medication that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections in the body. The most common bacterial ailments treated include E-coli and staph infections.
Histology report says fungal infection from sample taken from bladder. have been very sick. is this normal. waiting results from urine sample. what are symptoms of fungal infection of the bladder?
When I had my fungal bladder infection the symptoms were exactly the same as a normal bacterial UTI in fact the doctor in the ER treated it as a bacterial bladder infection it wasn't until I went to my primary doctor and had more testing done just 2 days later that it was found to be fungal. The only thing that was different was that there were large floating particles in my urine my doctor told me these were collanies of fungi the smell of my urine was different than when I had bacterial bladder infections. Mind you I have had several bacterial UTI's. I hope this helps you If you do have a fungal bladder infection and are female they need to check and see if you have the same infection in you vagina.
Are Fungal infections are more common than bacterial or viral infections?
No
Is Chloramphenicol used to treat fungal infections?
Chloramphenicol is used to treat bacterial infections. Some infections are incorrectly assumed to be fungal infections but may actually be bacterial infections. It is best to be sure by testing for the specific cause of the infection.
What are FOUR types of infections?
viral and bacterial
What are the four type of infections?
Viral Bacterial Fungal Rickettsial
Is jock itch fungal or bacterial?
Jock itch is a fungal infection, treated with anti-fungal medication.
Vancomycin can be given to patient of aspergellosis?
No, vancomycin is usually given for Gram-positive bacterial infections and aspergillosis is caused by fungal disease. These fungal diseases are best treated with antibiotics like amphotericin-B .
How are fungal infections treated by doctors?
Superficial fungal infections are usually treated with such antifungal creams or sprays as tolnaftate (Aftate or Tinactin), clotrimazole, miconazole nitrate (Micatin products)
Is bactroban for ring worm?
No, bactroban is for prevention of bacterial infections. Ringworm is a fungal infection.
Does amphotericin b treat bacterial infections?
i think its supposed to treat fungal infections,but if fungi is bacteria, then i guess so. :)
What is a cream recipe which addresses yeast bacterial and fungal dog ear infections?
You should take your dog to a vet and have the vet give you some medication for your dog, possibly Otomax Ointment, that will kill any Fungal and/or Bacterial based ear infections.
What are three strategies that can be used to treat contagious infections?
Strategies that can be used to treat contagious infections include medication to eradicate infection, alleviation of symptoms, and prevention. Bacterial, fungal, and protozoan infections can be treated with various medications. Bacterial infections are often treated with antibiotics that are selected based on the type and severity of the bacterial infection. Antiviral drugs are commonly used to treat respiratory viruses, herpes viruses, and HIV. Antifungal medications are either administered orally or topically depending on the severity and location of the fungal infection. Since there is no known cure for viral infections, medication can only treat the symptoms. This does provide some alleviation. Many infections, such as rubella and small pox, can be prevented through vaccinations.
Well zithromax treat a yeast infection?
No, Zithromax treats bacterial infections. It is not effective against fungal infections like yeast.
