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How does a vaccine help fight viral infections?
When the vaccine gets to the body the it will block away the viral infection.
Why antibiotics could not kill the virus?
Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections not viral infections.
Are antibacterial agents useful in viral infections?
No, antibacterials agents are specifically used to fight bacterial infections and do not effect a viral infection in any way.
What kind of infections do antibiotics fight?
Antibiotics fight bacterial infections, antibiotics do not fight all bacterial infections however, they generally fight one of two types of bacteria (gram negative and gram positive). Antibiotics have no effect on viral infections or parasites, but they are sometimes prescribed with a viral infection to prevent a bacterial superinfection - when you get a bacterial infection because your immune system was weakened by the viral infection first. Antibiotics have saved more lives than those lost in any war but overusing them or not finishing a course can lead to the evolution of resistant bacteria which can no longer be killed by antibiotics.
What is used to fight viral infections?
Usually nothing. Antibiotics won't help it has to run its course.
What are two ways your body can inhibit viral infections?
Body has immunity power built within, so it can fight and inhibit all viral infections. Also the antibiotic in the drug prescribed also does the same.
Why don't antibiotics affect virus?
Because antibiotics are designed to fight bacterial infections, whereas antivirals are used to combat viral infections.
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.
Description of viral v bactenial infection?
Viral infections have not been cured. Bacterial infections usually can be.
Are all bacterial infections non contagious and viral infections contagious?
Both bacterial infections and viral infections can be contagious or not contagious. Some viral infections are not spread from human to human or are only rarely spread that way. TB is a contagious bacterial infection.
What viral infections are associated with measles?
Other viral infections may also strike the patient, including croup, bronchitis, laryngitis, or viral pneumonia.
Do vaccinations use synthetic interferon?
Vaccinations do not typically use synthetic interferon. Vaccines work by stimulating the immune system to recognize and fight specific pathogens, while interferons are proteins that play a role in the immune response, particularly against viral infections. Some therapies for viral infections or certain cancers may use synthetic interferon, but this is distinct from the vaccine development process.
