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What else can I help you with?
Why is there not a vaccine for strep throat?
The simple answer is because strep throat is caused by bacteria, and vaccines are for viral infections.
Can you get sick from an hawk's feather?
Yes, I believe you can catch viral and bacterial infections from a hawk's feather.
Why might a doctor not give medication for a viral diseases?
Viruses are not killed by antibiotics. Antibiotics kill bacterial infections like Strep Throat and Pneumonia. Viral infections, such as the common cold and the flu are cured by your body's immune system.
What common illnesses and infections are caused by bacteria virusus fungi and parasites?
Bacterial infections: strep throat, urinary tract infections Viral infections: common cold, flu Fungal infections: athlete's foot, yeast infections Parasitic infections: malaria, giardiasis
What is the inflammation of the throat called?
The inflammation of the throat is called pharyngitis. It is often characterized by symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. Pharyngitis can be caused by viral infections, bacterial infections, allergens, or irritants. Treatment typically focuses on relieving symptoms and addressing underlying causes.
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.
What antibiotic is commonly used to treat viral infections?
There are no antibiotics that are effective against viruses. In fact, they should never be used unless a secondary bacterial infection is present and this is best determined by culturing the drainage, whether it is from the nose, throat, blood, or sputum. Because some Dr.'s have overprescribed antibiotics, many of the common bacteria have developed resistance.
Is hamster flu a real flu?
No. But hamsters may be able to catch flu and other viral infections from people and from other animals.
What does penasillin cure?
Penicillin is an antibiotic that is effective in treating bacterial infections such as strep throat, pneumonia, syphilis, and certain skin infections. It is not effective against viral infections like the common cold or flu.
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.
