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Does interferon prevent viral replication?
It prevents the replication of viral infections, this then stops the virus from spreading further into our system.
What is used to prevent a viral infection?
Use of mask prevent so many airborne viral infections. Use of sanitary disposal of human excreta and proper filtration and purification of the water, prevents the spread of so many water borne viral infections like hepatitis A. Use of simple exhaust fan in the office of the physician protect him from many airborne viral infections.
When could an interferon be useful?
Interferon is a particularly useful drug in the prevention of viral infections. Its uses are widespread, and backed by clinical evidence bases, but interferon is most commonly used in cases of hepatitis and liver cirrhosis.
Are all bacterial infections non contagious and viral infections contagious?
Both bacterial infections and viral infections can be contagious or not contagious. Some viral infections are not spread from human to human or are only rarely spread that way. TB is a contagious bacterial infection.
Which of these is the best definition for interferon?
a chemical produced by the body to fight viral infections
How does interferon protect cells from viral infection?
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What is interferon's?
Interferon is a fluid protein found in everyone's bloodstream. It is made by the body to protect body cells from being invaded by viruses. Interferon is also used as an injection into a person that is deathly sick from a virus attack of some kind.
Why do doctors prescibe antibiotics for viral infections when antibiotics are supposed to be for bacterial infections?
Sometimes doctors will prescribe them to either prevent or treat a secondary infection. Some examples are lung or ear infections that may develop as a result of an initial viral infection.
Ways to prevent viral infections?
-Sterilization -Sanitation -Limit exposure -Proper disposal of contaminated items
Why are antibiotics given to swine when they are suffering with swine flu?
To prevent secondary bacterial or viral infections, such as pneumonia.
A researcher detects interferon in a laboratory rat and concludes that?
The rat has, or recently had, a viral infection.
Which can be cured virus or bacteria?
Antibiotics can cure almost all bacterial infections. There are a few drugs that can treat viral infections. Many viral infections can be prevented by vaccinations. Many viral infections do not have a cure.
