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No Cephalexin is used to treat bacterial infections. Ringworm is a fungal infection.
Upper respiratory, ear and skin infections caused by bacteria
Cephalexin is typically used to treat bacterial infections and prevent heart valve infections. Bacterial infections that cephalexin can treat are sinus infections, irritations of the prostate, and skin infections (like cellulitis). Cephalexin is used for infants and children to treat the same infections seen in adults. It may also be given to people who are allergic to penicillin.Treatment of bacterial infectionsPrevention of heart valve infections (bacterial endocarditis).
Cephalexin is popularly used to treat infections contracted from injuries. A normal bee sting would only require cleaning and pain medications. If your bee sting becomes infected, then see a doctor who might prescribe you with Cephalexin.
Hemophilus infections are treated with antibiotics.
Yes. It can be used for Tourettes or vaginal infections.
There are various types of bacterial infections, which are treated by antibiotic, according to the type.
They are treated with antibiotics. <-----------Fungal infections are NOT treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics only kill bacteria.
CEPHALEXIN is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Depends on how bad of a cold you have and what your symptoms are. Normal colds are affiliated with sinus infections/throat infections, etc. and can usually be treated with Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, Penicillin, etc. Stronger infections need Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate), Zithromax (Azithromycin), Levaquin, etc. The common cold is caused by a virus, and antibiotics don't affect viruses- they only combat bacterial infections.
Bacteria
Cephalexin (Cefalexin) is an antibiotic that affects a wide range or bacteria. It is used for a number of different infections including Chest infections and Urinary Tract Infection (aka 'water infection') It is commonly used as an alternative to a Penicillin, if the patient is allergic to Penicillins.