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What does penasillin cure?

Penicillin is an antibiotic that is effective in treating bacterial infections such as strep throat, pneumonia, syphilis, and certain skin infections. It is not effective against viral infections like the common cold or flu.


What is an example of a virus and a bacteria?

Flu & strep throat.


Can you get a flu shot if you have strep throat?

If you have a fever, no. If no fever, then contact your doctor treating the strep to be sure your body is ready for another immune response to a virus so soon after, or while still, fighting the bacterial infection.


What is tiger flu?

Tiger Flu is a nickname for a nasty combination of Strep Throat and Influenza A. Sometimes, if you get sick with something like the Flu, your immune system becomes vulnerable and you can quickly contract other things like strep throat. Tiger Flu is only a nickname for a combination of other illnesses. However, it is extremely painful and is described to be worse than the Flu itself.


What is the most common sickness?

cold, flu, chicken pox, ear infection, strep throat


My brother had strep throat and I was around him quite a bit and now I have a sore throat runny nose sore joints headache genrally ache I don't know if its just a flu or strep thoat etc whats wrong?

The only way to know for sure (and to treat) strep is to go to a doctor, however if you see white blotches in the back of your throat then it is probably strep.


Is it true that the flu virus the becterium that causes strep throat and even pet dander that may cause allergies are all examples of social hazards?

The flu virus, the bacterium that causes strep throat, and pet dander that may cause allergies are all examples of social hazards. This is true.


Does Zicam effectively work for treating the flu?

Zicam is not effective for treating the flu. It is a homeopathic remedy that is not supported by scientific evidence for flu treatment. It is always best to consult with a healthcare professional for proper flu treatment.


Can strep throat be present without white spots on the tonsils and red spots on the tongueif not what else can a severe sore throat without any other flu symptoms be?

Yes a severe sore throat could be strep throat, even without any visible marks or patches on the throat or tongue. I have tested positive for strep throat without any vomiting, stomach problems, or any oral patches to be seen several times.


What diseases are the wost to get?

Aids, swine flu, scarlet fever, cancer, and personally strep throat (it hurts and you can get it more than once).


How effective is zinc in preventing or treating the flu?

Studies have shown that zinc may help reduce the duration and severity of flu symptoms, but more research is needed to determine its overall effectiveness in preventing or treating the flu.


Does smoking marijuana cause strep to last longer?

Strep throat is caused by a bacteria, so it's not caused by smoking anything. You could get it by sharing a cigarette with someone who has strep throat, just like you could catch a cold or the 'flu the same way.