Question 1

how can  treatment for a bacterial infection differ from treatment for a virus?

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...: Depends on the bacteria and the virus in question. Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections. Some viral infections have specific treatment (i.e. The flu, hiv, etc.) while other viruses do not have specific  therapy.

Question 2

what's the best treatment for a stomach virus?

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Supportive care.: Since stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) is a virus, there's nothing that kills it. However, taking electrolyte-rich fluids, a bland low-sugar/high fat diet, and rest helps with the symptoms and keeps you hydrated. Probiotics also help your intestines recover. I hope you feel better soon!

Question 3

is there a treatment for hep virus c cirrhosis?

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Yes: There is treatment for hepatitis c virus related cirrhosis. With the advent of two new medications, the success rate has significantly improved with certain type of hepatitis c virus. You should see a gi/hepatologist for further discussion and care.

Question 4

what are the treatment options for influenza virus a?

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Influenza A: The treatment of influenza a can consist of 3 different avenues:  1)  symptomatic treatment only, such as tylenol/advil/ibuprofen/decongestants, 2) antiviral medications if given within 48 hours of onset of illness, such as tamiflu or relenza, (zanamivir) or 3) doing absolutely nothing but rest and push fluids.  You may do a combination of all three!  most healthy individuals will tackle influenza with time.

Question 5

what is the treatment for the hepatitis a virus?

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None: There's no treatment.  You just wait for it to get better on its own.

Question 6

notified by bloodbank that im + for t-cruzi virus a few years ago and asked my dr what to do and he said he never heard of it. do i need treatment?

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Trypanosoma cruzii: Yes , definitely seek treatment.  It is not a virus. It's a parasite. It causes chaga's disease. It can affect internal organs. Treatment needs to commence asap. It is acquired by the bite of the reduvid bug.

Question 7

what is best treatment for cox sackie virus ?

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No direct treatment: We have no specific antiviral medication for Coxsackievirus. The virus causes illnesses that are usually self-limited (one's body heals up without treatment). Treatment is to relieve symptoms. Hospitalizations are rare, as are bad cases and deaths. Illnesses may include hand-foot-mouth disease and viral... fever, pharyngitis, meningitis, pneumonia, rash, stomach flu, myocarditis.

Question 8

i need to know what is virus c.m.v? is there a treatment and where would i have to go?

Accepted Answer

Cytomegalovirus: Treatment for CMV generally isn't necessary or recommended for healthy children and adults. Newborns and people with compromised immune systems may need treatment when they are having symptoms of CMV infection. The kind of treatment depends on the symptoms and their severity.
If treatment is needed, it is most often in the form of antiviral drugs. I will attach a link in the comment section.

Question 9

is there treatment  for corona virus?

Accepted Answer

No: There are few treatments for viruses, none for coronavirus.  Usually patients are treated for the symptoms that the virus may cause.  Unfortunately prevention is usually the best medicine.  Wash hands your hands often, do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth and avoid close contact with individuals who are sick.

Question 10

what is the treatment for parvo virus?

Accepted Answer

Parvovirus: Here is a good summary:
http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/canine_parvovirus
treatment is discussed in this also.

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