Question 1

what are the best medicine for viral infection?

Accepted Answer

Mom's remedies: Unfortunately medicines like antibiotics do not treat viral infections, so it's best to follow all the advice your mom used to give you: get lots of rest and drink fluids! chicken soup and tea may also help. You may take tylenol (acetaminophen) for fever and muscle aches. Remember to wash your hands so you don't pass the infection along!

Question 2

my 4 year old son was ill due a viral infection  and had associated fever. today his body temp was low and it was 35.5 c. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Temperature: The temp falls within the realm of normal. It is especially on the low side in the mornings.

Question 3

why can't viral infections be treated?

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Some can be: Many viral infections such as herpes, varicella, rsv, hiv, hepatitis band influenza are treated with antiviral antibiotics.  For others we have no effective treatments or the side effects of the treatments are worse than the self-limited viral diseases.

Question 4

how can i cure my viral infection sickness?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If depends what kind of viral infection you are talking about.  Many viruses will be cleared from your body with a few days of rest and hydration.  Other viruses like hepatitis C or HIV cannot be cured at present.

Question 5

what's a good way to handle a viral infection?

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Viral infections: There are thousands of different viruses. For some we have medications (herpes simplex, herpes zoster, influenza to name a few) for many we have no treatment.  Whether or not to treat depends upon the patients immune function and the severity or potential severity of the infection.  Many will pass with 'tincture of time'.  Some respond to antiviral agents.  Fluid hydration & pain relievers for all.

Question 6

what causes viral infections in new infants?

Accepted Answer

New agents: New babies are pretected to some degree from the types of viruses the mom developed immunity to in her lifetime. This immunity is transient & passes thru the placenta during pregnancy.It lasts for a few months in most infants.Premis don't get as much as full term babies. If mom never had & developed immunity to a virus, baby will be susceptable.

Question 7

what are symptoms of a viral infection of skin?

Accepted Answer

The presenting: Lesion of a virus is a vesicle, which looks like a little "pimple" that's got clear fluid in it. Virtually all viruses that affect the skin start with a vesicle, including warts, chicken pox, measles and even smallpox.

Question 8

please describe the name of the viral infection that leads to warts ?

Accepted Answer

Cause of warts: Hpv - human papillomavirus.

Question 9

is sars a viral infection?

Accepted Answer

No: SARS is a severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by coronavirus and first described in Asia.

Question 10

do steroids cure a viral infection?

Accepted Answer

No: Steroids are used to treat inflammation, which is often a symtpom of viral infections, but by definition do not "cure" viral infections.  Some anti-viral medications will help slow and shorten the progression of viral illnesses. Rest, plenty of fluids, and supportive measures go a long way to help fight off viral infections as well. Good luck.

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