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Clean with lysol and bleach wash hands frequently with antibacterial soap and warm water use hand sanitizer often
What else can I help you with?
Why do doctors prescibe antibiotics for viral infections when antibiotics are supposed to be for bacterial infections?
Sometimes doctors will prescribe them to either prevent or treat a secondary infection. Some examples are lung or ear infections that may develop as a result of an initial viral infection.
Some viral infections can be prevented by?
vaccination.
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.
Some viral infections may be prevented by what?
a vaccine
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.
Is there a vaccine for viral pneumonia?
There is no specific vaccine for viral pneumonia, but vaccines such as the influenza (flu) vaccine and the measles vaccine can help prevent some of the viral infections that can lead to pneumonia. It is important to practice good hygiene, get vaccinated, and seek medical attention if you develop symptoms of pneumonia.
Do viral infections lower body temperature?
Viral infections typically cause a fever, which raises body temperature rather than lowering it. However, some viruses can affect the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that regulates body temperature, leading to a condition called viral meningitis which can potentially lower body temperature.
What are some contagious contra indications which can prevent you from getting a facial?
conjunctivitis, bacterial,viral or fungal infections,impetigo,herpes,warts,scabies,pediculosis,boils and carbuncles ,ersipelas,candidiasis
What type of bacterial and viral infections do raccoons carry?
Rabies and distemper are two fairly common viral infections in raccoons. Some of the most important bacterial diseases which affect raccoons are leptospirosis, listeriosis, tetanus, and tularemia.
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.
Why are anti biotics are unhelpful for treating a common cold?
Because antibiotics treat bacterial infections not viral. There are some viral colds like the flu in which antibiotics will work.
What are some skin diseases caused by sharing makeup products?
Skin diseases caused by sharing makeup products include bacterial infections like staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus, fungal infections like ringworm or yeast infections, and viral infections like herpes simplex. It's important to avoid sharing makeup products to prevent the spread of these infections.
