Question 1

can antioxidants prevent bacterial infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Antioxidants help biochemical reactions run smoothly in the body (co-factors), some may be vitamins or minerals, some are different. Most will behave as either anti-ox or pro-ox, depending on the chem circumstance.  Certain amount is needed, more may not confer any extra benefit.  No clinical data to support claims that any product (juice, fruit, "miracle") actually cheats death, prolongs life.

Question 2

are there herbal supplements that can prevent a bacterial infection?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no: There are thousands of supplements advertised to do all sorts of magical remedies. Very few supplements have real research studies to show benefits (but manufacturers make claims, based on theories, animal tests, testimonials, chemical similarities, etc... But not on real research because real research is hard & expensive to do). No supplement has been shown to prevent any particular infection.

Question 3

how do i prevent from getting yeast infection or bacterial infection in my vagina?

Accepted Answer

Question unclear: Are you getting these?  Or do you just want to prevent the possibility?  Stop taking Keflex and this will reduce the risk of candidiasis.  Bv is not likely to occur unless some change in the acidity or other environmental changes in your vaginal secretions.  Doubt you can prevent this from occurring.

Question 4

are there safe herbal supplements that can boost my immune system and prevent bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

None which work: Many popular supplements claim to boost the immune system.  However scientific testing does not show they they actually work in people eating balanced diet.  Oddly enough, taking too much of some supplements can actually weaken the immune system (ex. Zinc)  washing your hands, eating well, exercising regularly and getting plenty of sleep is the best way to boost your immune system.

Question 5

how i prevent bacterial infections caused by my child in putting his dirty fingers in his mouth?

Accepted Answer

Normal kid behavior: Kids often put their fingers into their mouths. That is normal behavior for children. The best that parents can do is to keep the children's environment fairly clean, and avoid places with obvious disease risks. A parent cannot constantly follow a child around and watch the child's hands, but giving the child gentle instructions every now and then is fine to do.

Question 6

i keep getting reoccurring urinary tract infections and every now and then bacterial infections how can i prevent it or help the problem?

Accepted Answer

See below: The number one thing to do is to make that you are wiping front to back as this will help prevent utis.   Also, if you are a diabetic you want to get this under control as elevated blood sugars increase your risk for utis.  Also consider seeing your doctor for a pelvic if you have not had one.

Question 7

so i was diagnosed with a bacterial infection 2-3 weeks ago, and maybe yeast infection too. i also had 2 cuts on my vulva. the wounds were almost healed, but they reopened today when i had sex and bled a little. how to prevent another infection now?

Accepted Answer

: Keep the area clean, do not traumatize it (means no sex till its fully healed), watch for any evidence of infection and treat as appropriate.  Have your partner checked (if its the same person you are having sex with) he may be carrying the bug without knowing it.

Question 8

is cleaning your vagina with washcloth an water after sex a good way to prevent bacterial infections after skin to skin contact from sex?

Accepted Answer

Not really...: Immediately after sex, urinate and wipe from front to back.  The only real infection you need to worry about after sex is a bladder infection.  As for other skin bacterial infections, i guess you could take a shower using warm water and soap as usual.

Question 9

ways to prevent yeast infection or a bacterial infection at your vagina? does it help if i don't wear underwear when i sleep or does it make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis & treatmen: The key to recurrent vaginal discharge cure is diligence. Careful testing should be done each episode to make sure you know what you ate treating. With diligence recurrent discharge can almost always be treated. You need to find an obgyn willing to be patient and work with you. Sleeping in underwear is not relevant one way or the other.

Question 10

bacterial infections after sex. taking macrobid to prevent uti after sex but still getting infections & fishy smell only after sex. no sex no problems?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Aa fishy odor noted after sex suggests an infection, possibly bacterial vaginosis (BV). Your health care provider can diagnose the problem and prescribe treatment.

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I keep getting reoccurring urinary tract infections and every now and then bacterial infections how can i prevent it or help the problem?

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So i was diagnosed with a bacterial infection 2-3 weeks ago, and maybe yeast infection too. i also had 2 cuts on my vulva. the wounds were almost healed, but they reopened today when i had sex and bled a little. how to prevent another infection now?

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Is cleaning your vagina with washcloth an water after sex a good way to prevent bacterial infections after skin to skin contact from sex?

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Ways to prevent yeast infection or a bacterial infection at your vagina? does it help if i don't wear underwear when i sleep or does it make it worse?

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Bacterial infections after sex. taking macrobid to prevent uti after sex but still getting infections & fishy smell only after sex. no sex no problems?

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