Question 1

my child had viral or bacterial infection.had blood test and lft. in lft all were normal except alt which was 34 u/l normal range 0-33u/l. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I would consider that normal.

Question 2

what are common bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

Too many to name: There are many, many bacterial infections.  Every part of your body is subject to bacterial infection, and the fact that you are not sick from infections all the time, that fact that you survive at all, is a testament to how miraculous the immune system is.  There are bacteria everywhere you go.  Some bacteria are likely to cause infection, most are not. We are surrounded, and yet we survive.

Question 3

what can be used for a bacterial infection?

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INFECTION: Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics, locally , oral or parenteral depending on the  severity of infection.

Question 4

what does a bacterial infection come from ?

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Wrong place ; time: Bacteria are everywher.  They protect us from bad bugs by crowding them out or not allowing them to take hold; produce bacteriocidal compounds; help us digest food ; make essential vitamins for us.  Unfortunately some bugs are not 'friendly'.  If our immune system isnt intact (skin breakdown, chemo, poor nutrition, burns, immune diseases) these bad bacteria overcome our immune system and attack us.

Question 5

why do repeated bacterial infections occur?

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Frequent fliers: Repeat infections can occur for many reasons including (but not all inclusive):
1.  The  infection wasnt completely managed in 1st place (abscess not drained, dead tissue behind, inadequate therapy)
2.  The wrong antibiotic chosen
3.  Risk that caused 1st infection continues (behavior/immune disorder)
4.  Immunity doesnt follow infection (syphilis, rhinovirus)
5. True true unrelated (new infect'n).

Question 6

what are the tests for bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

To specify which: bacteria is the causative agent - a culture can provide identification.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of bacterial infections?

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The symptoms of Bacterial infections include::   Pus, Neutropenia.

Question 8

describe the features of a bacterial infection.?

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Depends where: Symptoms of bacterial infection very depending on the organ system involved, commonly including fever, pain and feeling under the weather.  A urine infection presents with pain and itchiness with urination, a skin infection with redness and boils, a respiratory infection with difficulty breathing.

Question 9

what are the complications of bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: Bacterial infections may have local complications such as abscess formation and extension of the infection to adjacent structures. They also can cause systemic infection with involvement of other organs. Different complications depend on the location of the infection. These infections should be treated with antibiotics as soon as possible. Sometime surgical drainage is required.

Question 10

what's your opinion on treating bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

Narrow is the way: It is important to know what bacteria is causing an infection. The microbiology staff (unsung heroes) cannot only identify the bacteria but can inform the doctor about which is the best antibiotic to use.  Therefore, we are able to narrow our antibiotic coverage to target this bacteria.

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