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Swine Flu is, like all strains of influenza and the common cold, viral. The main treatment for swine flu is the antiviral drug Tamiflu.
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Why are antibiotics given to swine when they are suffering with swine flu?
To prevent secondary bacterial or viral infections, such as pneumonia.
Does Swine Flu cause pneumonia?
Yes it can. Complications from swine flu can cause respiratory infections including pneumonia. Swine flu itself can evolve into viral pneumonia, or it can be what is called an "opportunistic" bacterial infection (secondary infection) that a weakened immune system or one that is busy fighting the virus can allow.
Is pneumonia started by a virus?
It can be viral or bacterial.
Aspiration pneumonia is a viral infection?
No. It's bacterial.
What cause of pneumonia can antibiotics cure?
Antibiotics can only cure bacterial pneumonia, not viral.
What is a significant difference between viral pneumonia and bacteria pneumonia?
A significant difference between viral pneumonia and bacterial pneumonia lies in their causes and treatment approaches. Viral pneumonia is caused by viruses, such as influenza or respiratory syncytial virus, and typically resolves on its own without antibiotics, focusing instead on supportive care. In contrast, bacterial pneumonia is caused by bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, and often requires antibiotic treatment. Additionally, bacterial pneumonia can lead to more severe complications if left untreated compared to viral pneumonia.
Pneumonia is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection in the?
Lungs
What is the name of germ of pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a general term, not a specific disease. There is viral pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, and a fungal pneumonia, among others.
What are the complications of Swine Flu?
There could be many, every person can react differently to different viruses, especially if they have underlying medical problems. The most common serious complication is probably pneumonia as a secondary infection. It could either be a viral pneumonia or a bacterial pneumonia. See the related question below for information about the symptoms of the H1N1/09 flu and about people who may be at high risk for complications from swine flu.
Does Swine Flu go to your lungs?
Yes, the swine influenza virus is primarily a respiratory disease. The primary symptoms are cough and sneezing with fever, body aches, and other symptoms typical of all flu strains. It is not uncommon for the respiratory bronchitis and bronchiolits to turn into viral pneumonia. Secondary infections by bacteria can add bacterial pneumonia on top of the rest.
How is rabies different from cholera anthrax and swine erysipelas?
Cholera, anthrax, and swine erysipelas are all bacterial infections. Rabies is a viral infection.
Can you have the flu and pneumonia at the same time?
Yes, in fact that is one of the primary initial complications of the flu: a secondary bacterial pneumonia or sometimes a secondary viral pneumonia.
