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Should you EVER take someone else's antibiotics as prevention against carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae or CRE infection?
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∙ 11y ago
Absolutely NOT. The reason super bugs like MSRA and the new carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae or CRE infection is so terrible is because people OVER-USE antibiotics! Never take anyone else's medicines. Always finish the antibiotic given to you for an infection. Never take antibiotics for a cold, flu or other viral infection. Never take antibiotics as "prevention"-- UNLESS a doctor instructs you to do so.
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How contagious is carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae or CRE infection?
The infections do not become more or less contagious by resistance to antibiotics. Only thing becomes difficult is how to treat the disease. You kill a person and that person is dead. You kill an antibiotic and millions are dead.
Is carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae or CRE infection the same as the 'flesh eating bacteria' called MRSA?
No, there are different bacteria.
What is the medical significance of members of the Enterobacteriaceae?
Enterobacter aerogenes can be of significance in patients who are elderly, immunocompromised, recent hospital admission because this is usually acquired from the hospital or nasocomial. It can cause severe infection and can cause sepsis. Although generally found in the G.I tract it can also present as infection in the lungs ( Pulmonary) and genito-urinary ( UTI/Cystitis)
Can you take yeast infection medicine while taking antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis?
Yes, you can take yeast infection medicine while taking BV antibiotics. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.
How do you treat staphylococus aureus?
S. aureus, or a staph infection, is ususally treated depending on where the infection is. It is usually on the skin and can be treated with a prescription antibiotic cream such as Neomycin. Systemic or internal infections would be treated with different oral antibiotics.
What is infection prevention?
Infection prevention is taking preliminary actions to help not getting an infection.
How contagious is carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae or CRE infection?
The infections do not become more or less contagious by resistance to antibiotics. Only thing becomes difficult is how to treat the disease. You kill a person and that person is dead. You kill an antibiotic and millions are dead.
Who knows what antibiotics you can take before sex so that you don't get a urinary tract infection?
Oral antibiotics are used to fight an infection after it has happened -- not for prevention. The best prevention is for both partners to shower before and after sex, and to use clean bedding. Not to be gross or anything (and this might be a little TMI), but do not engage in anal sex before vaginal sex -- this is almost guaranteed to give you a UTI.
Can a whooping cough be trated by antibiotics?
Yes. While prevention via vaccination is recommended, if one does contract Whooping Cough (AKA Pertussis) antibiotics are administered to shorten the duration of the infection. Three of the main antibiotics prescriped for Whooping Cough are Azithromycin, Erythromycin, and Clarithromycin
What is the primary level of prevention of infection?
The primary level of preventing infections is the prevention of the infection. The primary prevention of infection includes hand washing, and other preventative techniques.
Is carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae or CRE infection the same as the 'flesh eating bacteria' called MRSA?
No, there are different bacteria.
When are antibiotics usually given?
Antibiotics are usually given to someone who is sick with an infection. There are many types of antibiotics.
What is the function of the taenia coli?
Infection prevention
What types of illnesses do antibiotics cure?
Antibiotics only cure bacterial infections. Antibiotics will not cure a viral infection.
Can you get an infection from eating a girl out while shes taking antibiotics?
It depends on what she is taking the antibiotics for.
What can be cured by antibiotics?
bacteria, sore throat and bacterical infection can be cured by antibiotics. thank you.
Which of these measures will not help a viral infection?
Antibiotics
