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Why are antiviral medications against influenza virus ineffective after the first 48 hours of infection?
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What do you think would happen if a doctor prescribe an antibiotic for a patient surffering from influenza?
It won't do anything to help or hurt the influenza, but it can treat or prevent a secondary bacterial infection if the doctor diagnoses, or anticipates, the development of a bacterial infection. Antibiotics are only effective on bacteria. Antiviral medications, like Tamiflu, are for treating influenza.
Do antiviral drugs prevent Swine Flu?
Antiviral drugs can be used to treat swine flu or to prevent infection with swine flu viruses.They must be prescribed by a health care professional.They work against influenza viruses -- but will not help treat or prevent symptoms caused by infection from other viruses that can cause symptoms similar to the flu.The CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses.Recommendations for using antiviral drugs for treatment or prevention of swine influenza will change as we learn more about this new virus.
Should you get a flu shot if you are taking Acyclovir?
Maybe, depending on which type of flu vaccine you will be taking. Acyclovir is an antiviral medication that can be used for influenza treatment, but is also used for other types of viral infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "It is not known whether administering influenza antiviral medications affects the safety or efficacy of live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV); LAIV should not be administered until 48 hours following cessation of influenza antiviral therapy, and influenza antiviral medications should not be administered for 2 weeks following receipt of LAIV." For additional information about this and about contraindications in other situations, please see the CDC Guide to Contraindications for Vaccines at the link provided in the related links section of this page.
Why does doctors still prescribe antibiotics for a flu infection?
You cannot. Antibiotics are only for treating or preventing bacterial infections. Since the flu is caused by a virus, antibiotics have no effect and have been shown time and again to make no difference on the duration or severity of a viral infection (Influenza is a virus). There are antiviral medications but usually the best therapy is time.
Can rhionvirus be cured by antibiotics?
No, because it is virus and viruses can`t be cured by antibiotics. Antibiotics are useful for curing bacterial infection.----------------------------------Antibiotics, by definition, can only kill bacteria. They are completely ineffective against viruses. However, they may prevent secondary bacterial infections that can occur as a result of severe infections, or certain susceptibilities of the patient.There are no current antiviral medications for treatment of the rhinovirus (common cold) other than cough medicines and other supportive/comfort medications. It is generally encouraged to be treated with rest, isolation, and supportive/comfort measures when appropriate.There are also no vaccines for the rhinovirus.The flu virus (influenza) has vaccines available. These vaccines are strain specific, and thus must be administered annually for the anticipated prevalent strains.There are also antiviral medications available for the influenza virus which must be administered early in the course of the disease for maximum effectiveness.
Influenza is what one localized infection or bacterial infection or systemic infection?
Influenza, is a bacterial infection.
Is influenza caused by bacteria?
Influenza is a viral infection - it is caused by a virus, not a bacterium.
Is an influenza like a flu?
They are the same thing. Influenza is the full name of the viral infection and flu is a shortening of the word influenza.
What disease is caused by the influenza virus?
Influenza, a viral respiratory infection which is also known as the flu.
Is HIV influenza infectious or noninfectious?
These are two different viruses. HIV causes AIDS and it is infectious. Influenza causes a severe upper respiratory infection. It is also infectious. People with HIV have a problem with fighting off any other infection and they are prone to get influenza. You can't get HIV from some one with influenza. HIV is only passed by sexual contact.You can not get HIV from someone who has HIV and influenza by getting influenza from that person.These are two different viruses. HIV causes AIDS and it is infectious. Influenza causes a severe upper respiratory infection. It is also infectious. People with HIV have a problem with fighting off any other infection and they are prone to get influenza. You can't get HIV from some one with influenza. HIV is only passed by sexual contact. You can not get HIV from someone who has HIV and influenza by getting influenza from that person.
What respiratory infection is seasonal?
Influenza. Also called as flu.
How does amantadine treat you if you have Swine Flu?
It is an antiviral medication prescribed to treat certain viral diseases. However, it is not one of the antiviral medications recommended for use for the A-H1N1/09 pandemic swine flu virus. The two antiviral medicines that have shown to be effective and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are oseltamivir and zanamivir. This is what the CDC says:At this time, treatment with oseltamivir (trade name Tamiflu®) or zanamivir (trade name Relenza®) is recommended for all people with suspected or confirmed influenza who require hospitalization.
