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Influenza is caused by a virus. its straight up a virus...
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoInfluenza, or flu, is caused by a viral infection. That's one reason why antibiotics don't help when you have the flu.
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∙ 15y agoneither. its a virus
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∙ 14y agoThe H1N1 Swine influenza is a virus.
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∙ 11y agoThe flu is a virus.
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∙ 14y agoviral
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What kind of infection cause both colds and the flu?
A cold and the flu are caused by a viral infection.
Does azithromycin help with a severe cold or flu?
No. Antibiotics do not help viral infections such as the cold or flu. Antibiotics are specifically for helping with treatment of bacterial infections or for preventing bacterial infections and do nothing to an inanimate virus.
What are the symptoms of brucellosis?
The symptoms of brucellosis are similar to the flu. Fever, back pain and abdominal are general symptoms of brucellosis. Brucellosis is a bacterial infection that can be spread from animals to humans.
Does haemophilus influenza compare to todays Flu?
Not at all, because Haemophilus influenzae (Hib) is the name of a type of bacteria and the flu is caused by viruses;they are entirely different infectious disease-causing organisms. Although the name includes "influenzae" it is not a "flu" virus. When this bacterium was first named in 1892, it was during an influenza pandemic at the time. It was thought then to be the cause of the influenza until 1933 when more was known about viruses and Hib was determined more conclusively to be bacterial and not viral. H. influenzae causes a wide range of different infectious disease processes but it does not cause the flu.
Will hugging a person with the flu cause you to get it?
Yes, it likely would if they were in the active stages of the viral infection when you hug them. Any close contact directly with another person can pass the flu virus to you which is why you are advised to stay a minimum of 6 feet away from anyone with the flu and they are advised to cover coughs and sneezes which, along with touching contaminated surfaces, is the most common way the flu viruses are transmitted from person to person.
Is the avian flu viral or bacterial?
Spanish flu is viral.
What kind of infection cause both colds and the flu?
A cold and the flu are caused by a viral infection.
Is Swine Flu bacterial or viral?
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 By a Year 6 student
Is bronchitis a symptom of Swine Flu?
Yes, it can be. But not everyone will vomit when they have it because it really depends on how badly it effects each individual. Use proper hygiene and hand washing to avoid any cold or flu and get vaccinations against the flu regularly at the beginning of flu season in your location.
Is bacteria a flu?
It can be viral or bacterial.
Why do antibodies not work on flu?
Assuming the question is a typo for "Why do antibiotics not work on a flu?", the reason is quite simple. Influenza (Flu) is caused by a virus, not a bacteria or parasite. When you have an infection, and your doctor prescribes you antibiotics, they are working on a bacterial or parasitic infection, not a viral infection. Put quite simply, antibiotics are not effective whatsoever against viruses.
What disease is caused by the influenza virus?
Influenza, a viral respiratory infection which is also known as the flu.
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 Meningitis caused by a bacteria or a virus?
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, a protective coating in your body that defends your spinal nerves and brain. The inflammation is caused when some infection attacks the meninges. Meningitis is generally sorted into two main types: Bacterial and Viral. The difference, of course, being that one is caused by a bacterial infection, and one is caused by a viral infection. There aren't really any infections that specifically cause meningitis. It's normally caused by some other infection that works its way into the meninges. However, meningitis can also be caused by various fungi, parasites, allergies to drugs, chemicals, and tumors. Though these are much less common than the bacterial and viral variants.
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.
What are the diseases caused by droplet infection?
Flu, bird flu, swine flu, other respiratory viral infections, strep throat, pneumonia and tuberculosis are but few of the diseases, that are caused by droplet infections.
What antibiotic is used to treat the flu?
You would not be given any antibiotic for use to treat a cold or flu. They are both viral infections, not bacterial infections. Antibiotics are only for bacterial infections. If you have a secondary bacterial infection with a viral infection, you might be prescribed an antibiotic to treat that secondary infection, but not for the virus itself.
