You may be told you cannot use an antibiotic for a viral infection because they are ineffective and may lead to “antibiotic resistance”.Why don’t antibiotics kill viral infections, and how can overuse of an antibiotic lead to “antibiotic resistance”?
Why do family doctors prescribe antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infection? The prescribing behaviour of family doctors in Hong Kong towards upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), and the major clinical factors that might affe... T Lam,K Lam - 《International Journal of Clinical Practice...
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What are the signs that Plan B didn't work? If you have had to take Plan B as an emergency contraceptive, you may be wondering if it has worked. While research shows it has an efficacy rate of 89% when used correctly, how easy is it to tell if it has worked for you? The easi...
Also, antibiotics don’t work on viruses, so there is no cure for the common cold. What is day 6 of a cold? Usually, days 4 to 7 of your cold are considered the active stage, when your symptoms are the worst. You might have body aches, fatigue, or a fever around day 6. How...
A sinus infection caused by bacteria is typically treated with antibiotics. If the problem is brain-related, such a tumor, surgery may be an option, or they can try radiation therapy. Loss of smell is temporary when caused by an allergic reaction to medication or exposure to chemicals or ...
Finally, if you're doing all the right things dietarily and getting plenty of exercise and sunshine, consider adding a further layer of protection from infections and viruses, by using nature's "antibiotics" colloidal silver and fulvic acid - key ingredients in our immunity booster product called...
Post Surgical Infection: Infection is a rare side effect of foot surgery Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to help treat the infection and reduce foot swelling.11. LymphedemaFluid circulates in the lymphatic system as part of the body’s immune system. Damage to or removal of lymph nodes,...
and lead to complications like inner ear infection ormeningitis. So always have your dog seen by a veterinarian if you suspect an ear infection. Treatingear infectionsmay include a professional cleaning, topicalmedications,antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and possibly surgery for chronic or serious in...
Some kids with strep don't respond to the first course of antibiotics prescribed by a health care provider. So even though these kids have been treated, the infection never gets knocked out. Some children need longer treatment to get rid of the strep bacteria while others need a different an...