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I'm Pretty sure it's a virus but then again you can spread the flu by sneezing and things like that so I'm not sure
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo, influenza is caused by various strains of viruses.
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∙ 13y agoNo it is a viral infection caused by a virus not bacteria. This is why antibiotics that are for treating bacterial infections don't work for the flu, common cold or other viral infections.
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∙ 13y agoFlu is caused by the virus, which is why it cannot be cured by antibiotics (antibiotics only cure illnesses caused by bacteria) but can be made immune to by vaccination.
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∙ 11y agoInfluenza, the flu, is caused exclusively and specifically by a number of different mutations of viruses.
Bacteria DOES NOT cause influenza.
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∙ 14y agoFlu is viral
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∙ 13y agoThe flu (influenza) is caused by viruses.
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∙ 13y agoViral
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Is it viral or bacterial pneumonia associated with Swine Flu?
Swine flu is, like all strains of influenza and the common cold, viral. The main treatment for swine flu is the antiviral drug Tamiflu.
Why are antibiotics given to swine when they are suffering with swine flu?
To prevent secondary bacterial or viral infections, such as pneumonia.
Is the avian flu viral or bacterial?
Spanish flu is viral.
Is the flu caused by a bacterial or viral infection?
Influenza is caused by a virus. its straight up a virus...
Is Azithral-500 useful to prevent Swine Flu?
No, it isn't because Azithral - 500 is an antibiotic. Antibiotics work to kill bacterial infections, but they do not work at all on viral infections such as Swine Flu (A-H1N1/09 Virus).(See the related questions for additional information about treating swine flu.)
Does Swine Flu cause pneumonia?
Yes it can. Complications from swine flu can cause respiratory infections including pneumonia. Swine flu itself can evolve into viral pneumonia, or it can be what is called an "opportunistic" bacterial infection (secondary infection) that a weakened immune system or one that is busy fighting the virus can allow.
Is bacteria a flu?
It can be viral or bacterial.
Is Swine Flu caused by bacteria or a virus?
It's a virus like other flu types.... Hence why we don't use antibiotics (anti bacterial) drugs to treat the flu. In more severe cases of flu, swine flu, bird flu doctors may prescribe anti viral drugs to combat the infection.
Is amoxicillin good for flu?
No, swine flu is a virus and amoxicillin is an antibiotic which means it only fights bacteria. The effects of Swine flu can lead to infections that may or may not require the use of an antibiotic like amoxilin. However the amoxilin does not fight the Swine flu virus it fights the infection that is caused by the original presence of the virus. Your immune system takes care of the virus.
Is the flu bacterial?
yes last time i checked i read all viruses and flu's were bacterial! No, influenza is viral and cannot be treated with antibiotics.
What is the molecular biology for Swine Flu?
The same as that for influenza in general: it's a viral infection.
Why do antibiotics have an effect on Swine Flu?
They do not have an effect on swine flu, but can be helpful if a secondary bacterial infection occurs with the flu or after the flu. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. The flu is caused by viruses. Antibiotics are for treating infections by bacteria, not for treating infections by viruses.
