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What virus and bacterias are likely?

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

Virus or bacteria? The flu (influenza) and colds (upper respiratory infections) are caused by viruses for which there is no special treatment.

On the other hand, bacterial infections such as strep throat or an ear infection can be treated with antibiotics prescribed by a physician.

These general guidelines can help you determine if you have a viral or bacterial infection: Symptom VirusBacteria runny nose often rare achy muscles usual rare headache often rare dizzy often rare fever often often cough often sometimes dry cough often rare raising sputum often often hoarseness often rare Do antibiotic prescriptions help? no yes Virus or bacteria? The flu (influenza) and colds (upper respiratory infections) are caused by viruses for which there is no special treatment.

On the other hand, bacterial infections such as strep throat or an ear infection can be treated with antibiotics prescribed by a physician.

These general guidelines can help you determine if you have a viral or bacterial infection: Symptom VirusBacteria runny nose often rare achy muscles usual rare headache often rare dizzy often rare fever often often cough often sometimes dry cough often rare raising sputum often often hoarseness often rare Do antibiotic prescriptions help? no yes

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16y ago

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