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It's actually a good sign, believe it or not. On the one hand, it signifies that you have an infection (usually of the lower respiratory tract), but the colour also suggests that your body is at work fighting the infection. If your body hasn't defeated the infection in five to seven days, then you should see your doctor, who will prescribe antibiotics. However, it is always preferable to let your body kill the germs for you, since overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance in many infections.
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∙ 13y agoIt is usually an indicator of a bacterial infection, and would probably need to be treated with antibiotics so contact with your health care provider is the best idea. Although other types of pathogens such as fungi can also cause the phlegm to be greenish in color. Phlegm is another word for sputum.
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Which cell will respond whether you have viral infection or bacterial infection?
bacterial..you can't really cure viral infections, only bacterial infections..hence anti-bacterial as antibiotics for a bacterial infection
Is the avian flu viral or bacterial?
Spanish flu is viral.
What is dacryoadenitis?
Dacryoadenitis is an infection due to viral or bacterial infection.
Is scarlet fever viral?
no bacterial infection
Is bronchitis viral or bacterial?
mix infection
What is inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial viral or fungal infection called?
Inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial, viral, or fungal infection is called Dacryoadenitis.
Aspiration pneumonia is a viral infection?
No. It's bacterial.
What is the difference between viral and a bacteria infection?
As simple as that a viral infection is caused by a virus and a bacterial infection is caused by a bacteria.
Pneumonia is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection in the?
Lungs
Is polio bacterial?
Polio is not caused by a bacterial infection. Polio is caused by a viral infection. While both are extremely tiny the viruses are 100 times smaller. Both viral and bacterial infections can sometimes be prevented by proper sanitation. Washing your hands after using the bathroom is a good way to avoid many viral and bacterial infections.
Is tuberculosis a bacterial or viral disease?
TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacteria
Is strep throat a viral bacterial or fungal infection?
Bacterial. Streptococcus or 'strep' is the type of bacterium.
