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The flu is caused by a viral infection, specifically influenza viruses. Bacteria do not cause the flu, but they can cause secondary infections in individuals who have the flu.
Influenza, or flu, is caused by a viral infection. That's one reason why antibiotics don't help when you have the flu.
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What kind of infection cause both colds and the flu?
Both colds and flu are caused by viruses, with colds commonly caused by rhinoviruses and flu commonly caused by influenza viruses. Both types of viruses infect the respiratory system, leading to symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose.
Does azithromycin help with a severe cold or flu?
No. Antibiotics do not help viral infections such as the cold or flu. Antibiotics are specifically for helping with treatment of bacterial infections or for preventing bacterial infections and do nothing to an inanimate virus.
What diseases are treated with antibiotics?
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and bacterial pneumonia. They are not effective against viral infections like the common cold or flu.
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 influenza bacterium or virus?
It is a type of bacteria that can cause pneumonia. Although the name sounds like influenza, it is unrelated to the flu, which is caused by viruses and not bacteria.
Is the avian flu viral or bacterial?
Spanish flu is viral.
Is Swine Flu bacterial or viral?
I'm Pretty sure it's a virus but then again you can spread the flu by sneezing and things like that so I'm not sure By a Year 6 student
Is bronchitis a symptom of Swine Flu?
Yes, it can be. But not everyone will vomit when they have it because it really depends on how badly it effects each individual. Use proper hygiene and hand washing to avoid any cold or flu and get vaccinations against the flu regularly at the beginning of flu season in your location.
Is bacteria a flu?
It can be viral or bacterial.
Why do antibodies not work on flu?
Assuming the question is a typo for "Why do antibiotics not work on a flu?", the reason is quite simple. Influenza (Flu) is caused by a virus, not a bacteria or parasite. When you have an infection, and your doctor prescribes you antibiotics, they are working on a bacterial or parasitic infection, not a viral infection. Put quite simply, antibiotics are not effective whatsoever against viruses.
What disease is caused by the influenza virus?
Influenza, a viral respiratory infection which is also known as the flu.
Is Swine Flu caused by bacteria or a virus?
It's a virus like other flu types.... Hence why we don't use antibiotics (anti bacterial) drugs to treat the flu. In more severe cases of flu, swine flu, bird flu doctors may prescribe anti viral drugs to combat the infection.
Is amoxicillin good for flu?
No, swine flu is a virus and amoxicillin is an antibiotic which means it only fights bacteria. The effects of Swine flu can lead to infections that may or may not require the use of an antibiotic like amoxilin. However the amoxilin does not fight the Swine flu virus it fights the infection that is caused by the original presence of the virus. Your immune system takes care of the virus.
What antibiotic is used to treat the flu?
You would not be given any antibiotic for use to treat a cold or flu. They are both viral infections, not bacterial infections. Antibiotics are only for bacterial infections. If you have a secondary bacterial infection with a viral infection, you might be prescribed an antibiotic to treat that secondary infection, but not for the virus itself.
Is croup a bacteria?
There are both viral and bacterial forms of pneumonia.
What kind of infection cause both colds and the flu?
Both colds and flu are caused by viruses, with colds commonly caused by rhinoviruses and flu commonly caused by influenza viruses. Both types of viruses infect the respiratory system, leading to symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose.
Is Meningitis caused by a bacteria or a virus?
Meningitis can be caused by both bacteria and viruses. Bacterial meningitis is typically more severe and requires immediate medical attention, while viral meningitis is usually less serious and resolves on its own with supportive care.
