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How are shunt sites kept clean?
To avoid infections at the shunt site, the area should be kept clean
How are hemophilus infections treated?
Hemophilus infections are treated with antibiotics.
What is the aftercare for a ventricular shunt operation?
To avoid infections at the shunt site, the area should be kept clean. Cerebrospinal fluid should be checked periodically by the doctor
What type of infections can be treated with antibiotics?
Bacteria
How are bacterial and fungal infections treated?
Bacterial infections are typically treated with antibiotics, which work by targeting the bacteria causing the infection. Fungal infections are usually treated with antifungal medications, which can come in the form of creams, ointments, or oral medications. In some cases, a combination of treatments may be used depending on the severity and type of infection.
Viral infections cannot be treated by?
Antibiotics
Can viral infections be treated without antibiotics?
Yes. Viral infections should always be treated without antibiotics. There are some viral infections that should be treated with anti-viral medications, HIV, for example, and some that can be treated with antivirals. Antibiotics do not help with viral infections and can encourage the growth of more antibiotic resistant bacteria.
How is infection treated?
Bacterial infections are treated with oral, Intramuscular, and/or intravenous antibiotic medication.
What causes shunt infections?
Shunt infections are primarily caused by the introduction of pathogens during the placement or maintenance of the shunt. Bacteria can enter the system through the skin at the insertion site, during surgical procedures, or through connections and valves in the shunt system. Factors such as poor hygiene, immunocompromised states, and prolonged use of the shunt can increase the risk of infection. Common pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci.
How are fungal infections treated by doctors?
Superficial fungal infections are usually treated with such antifungal creams or sprays as tolnaftate (Aftate or Tinactin), clotrimazole, miconazole nitrate (Micatin products)
Why do kidney infections cause a headache?
Kidney infections, like other bacterial infections, often result in a fever. The fever causes the symptom of headaches. These infections are treated with antibiotics.
How are infected newborns treated?
Infants born with serious infections are treated in the neonatal care unit with intravenous drugs.
