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How are bacterial and fungal infections treated?
They are treated with antibiotics. <-----------Fungal infections are NOT treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics only kill bacteria.
Why penicilli is completely useless to treat a fungal infection?
Antibiotics like penicillin are used to kill bacterial infections. An antifungal medication would be needed to treat a fungal infection.
What common disease causing microorganisms are most likely to cause opportunistic infections after bacteria is killed by antibiotics?
most commonly Fungal infections
What common disease-causing microorganisms are most likely to cause opportunistic infections after bacteria is killed by antibiotics?
most commonly Fungal infections
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 can a patient have that antibiotics are not helpful in treatment?
Viruses can not be treated using antibiotics nor can worm infections or fungal infections like ringworm. This person will need what are called supportive measures. For example: decongestants and fever reducers.
Why antibiotics could not kill the virus?
Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections not viral infections.
What is metronidazole used to treat?
Metronidazole is an anti-fungal medication typically used to treat yeast infections. In general, fungal infections in domestic mammals are uncommon, but this tends to be a first-choice drug when a fungal infection is diagnosed.
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.
Antibiotics are used to treat what?
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. Antibiotics cannot treat viral infections such as HPV, herpes and HIV.
What is made out of antibiotics?
Pills are made out of antibiotics, used to fight infections.
What is lamisil used for?
To treat fungal infections on the skin, or nails.
