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I have Bacterial Vaginosis and a Urinary Tract Infection and my Doc will not prescribe me anything till I am 12 weeks. Shouldn't i be taking something for these infections to protect the baby?
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∙ 9y ago
Yes, there are safe and effective treatments for both UTI and bacterial vaginosis during all trimesters of pregnancy. Your doctor is not practicing according to normal US standards of care. Consider getting a second opinion.
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Can bactrim be used for bacterial vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis is often misdiagnosed at home as a yeast infection and over the counter remedies are often tried before going to a physician. Bacterial vaginosis is treated with antibiotics. Amoxicillin can be used for treating this infection, but it is not a first line treatment and is oftentimes not effective. Physicians usually prescribe Flaygl or Cleocin to treat this infection.
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.
What can you use for genital bacterial infection?
Other than a DNA test to confirm gender...? Soap and water should be sufficient to clear up a minor bacteria infection. If it doesn't clear up within a day or two then contact a doctor and they might prescribe an antibiotic. Yeast infections are often mistaken for Bacterial Vaginosis. Since BV is typically a condition only women suffer from, a yeast infection should be completely ruled out before assuming a man has "BV."
Can a dentist prescribe augmentin tablets?
No, you cannot use Augmentin for a tooth infection. Augmentin would be prescribed by a doctor to treat complaints such as ear infections, severe sinusitis, bacterial urinary tract infections and skin infections.
Why are fluoroquinolones prescribed?
Physicians prescribe these drugs for bacterial infections in many parts of the body. For example, they are used to treat bone and joint infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, inflammation of the prostate, serious ear infections
Why didn't hospitals prescribe antibiotics to sars patients?
SARS is caused by a virus. Antibiotics only help with bacterial infections and don't have any effect on viral infections.
Does clindamycin treat bacterial vaginosis?
If you're using clindamycin pills for BV, the dose is 300 mg twice daily for seven days.
Are antibotics used for inflammation or swelling?
Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infection, but does not reduce swelling or inflammation in itself. If the swelling or inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, a doctor might prescribe antibiotics to fight the infection, but something else for the other effects.
How do you get rid of puss?
It requires a doctor's examination and if determined to be a bacterial infection, the doctor will prescribe medications (antibiotics) if there is puss found.
How do you get rid of throat puss?
It requires a doctor's examination and if determined to be a bacterial infection, the doctor will prescribe medications (antibiotics) if there is puss found.
Will panafcort help for sore throat?
Yes. It helps to give relief from the symptoms of any infection. But then it facilitates the infection and is contraindicated in infections, except when your physician prescribe the same.
If your 8-month-old baby has been diagnosed with a viral infection and given penicillin can this be passed on to other children in the meantime?
My answer is a question: why has your doctor provided antibiotics for a viral infection. Antibiotics do not fight viruses. I agree, antibiotics do not affect viruses, so the answer is yes, the virus can be passed on to others. *Many times doctors will prescribe antibiotics to prevent secondary infections. For example, if a child were dx'd with viral pneumonia it is probable antibiotics will be prescribed to prevent a secondary bacterial infections such as bacterial pneumonia.
