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What are not effective treatments for viral infections?
Antibiotics
How does interferon prevent the spread of viral infections?
viruses
Does interferon prevent viral replication?
It prevents the replication of viral infections, this then stops the virus from spreading further into our system.
What is used to prevent a viral infection?
Use of mask prevent so many airborne viral infections. Use of sanitary disposal of human excreta and proper filtration and purification of the water, prevents the spread of so many water borne viral infections like hepatitis A. Use of simple exhaust fan in the office of the physician protect him from many airborne viral infections.
Why are antibiotics ineffective treatments for viral infections?
Viral Infections canno't ever be treated bacause viruses are not alive. They come in contact with a cell and inject their DNA into the cell. They canno't be treated, but however can be controlled with pills and creams.
Are there treatments for HIV?
There are treatments for HIV but no cures. There are a number of antiretroviral medications that prohibit viral replication and can delay the effects of HIV or its associated infections and conditions (like AIDS).
Why do doctors prescibe antibiotics for viral infections when antibiotics are supposed to be for bacterial infections?
Sometimes doctors will prescribe them to either prevent or treat a secondary infection. Some examples are lung or ear infections that may develop as a result of an initial viral infection.
Ways to prevent viral infections?
-Sterilization -Sanitation -Limit exposure -Proper disposal of contaminated items
Why are antibiotics given to swine when they are suffering with swine flu?
To prevent secondary bacterial or viral infections, such as pneumonia.
Which can be cured virus or bacteria?
Antibiotics can cure almost all bacterial infections. There are a few drugs that can treat viral infections. Many viral infections can be prevented by vaccinations. Many viral infections do not have a cure.
Why would a drug damage capsids help treat viral infection?
capsids prevent viral infections apex they stop viral infections from reproducing
Description of viral v bactenial infection?
Viral infections have not been cured. Bacterial infections usually can be.
