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Normally viral infections can not be treated (they can be vaccinated against in advance) and the body just has to get better by its self. However there are now a number of antiviral drugs which can help the body do this by slowing (interfering with) the virus' ability to replicate.
What else can I help you with?
Is crabs bacterial or viral?
Crabs are caused by a parasitic infection, not a bacterial or viral infection. They are commonly known as pubic lice and infest human pubic hair.
What is inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial viral or fungal infection called?
Inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial, viral, or fungal infection is called Dacryoadenitis.
What is a viral infection that leads to the integration of the viral genome into the host cell genome?
Lysogenic cycle
How do most antiviral compounds halt the viral multiplication cycle?
Most antiviral compounds target specific steps in the viral replication cycle, such as inhibiting viral attachment, entry, replication, or release. By interfering with these crucial steps, the compounds can prevent the virus from multiplying and spreading in the body. This helps to reduce viral load and alleviate symptoms of the infection.
Is bronchitis viral or bacterial?
Bronchitis can be caused by either a viral or bacterial infection, with viral infections being more common. Viral bronchitis typically resolves on its own with rest and symptom management. Bacterial bronchitis may require antibiotics for treatment.
Medication for basal pneumonia?
Antibiotics are given, even though the infection is viral, to prevent infection while the body heals.
How does interferon protect cells from viral infection?
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Is mumps a viral infection of the salivary gland?
No. It's caused by a viral infection in the salivary glands.
Are Hepatitis B and C a viral infection of the liver?
yes b-c viral infection
Is the avian flu viral or bacterial?
Spanish flu is viral.
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.
Is asthma viral?
No. It is a genetically inherited disease, not a viral infection.
What kind of infection is infectious mononucleosis?
Viral Infection
If you have a viral infection should you be in school?
maybe depending on the infection I really don't think you should be at school with a viral infection. it can either get wrose or better i would wait out the infection at home. it would be alot safer for you and for the other children around you. to make sure go to your doctor and find out what type of infection and get help for it.
Which types of jaundice can be prevented by vaccination?
Vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and yellow fever can prevent jaundice due to viral infection.
How do you catch viral throat infections?
Viral throat infection is airborne.
Is toxoplasmosis a viral infection?
No, it is an infection caused by a Protozoa. It is a parasite.
