Question 1

my 11 month old has been on antibiotic since thursday forupper repository and sinus infection.  how long does it take for this to work? its not yet..

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the process is bacterialand if the germ is killed by that antibiotic, the fever should respond within 48hrs.Congestion and cough may remain for 2 weeks or more.If the process is viral and or bacterial and unresponsive to the antibiotic, fever may persist and slow or no improvement may be noted.

Question 2

i've a very bad kidney infection, because it's a bank holiday here in ireland the doctor isn't open , what can i do or take?

Accepted Answer

Pyelonephritis: If you are sure that this is an upper UTI (involving structures above the bladder) you need to be seen ASAP by a doctor. Do not know much about ERs in Ireland, but if available would go there. Or perhaps an urgent care facility. You need to be evaluated, cultured and treated. This is a potentially very serious condition. Do not ignore it.  Best wishes.

Question 3

i have problems urin infection ?

Accepted Answer

Problems?: If you have a urine infection, you need to be on antibiotics.  If you are suddenly tending to get lots of infections, you need to be seen to be sure there's not something blocking flow of urine and causing the infections.  If you are just concerned about possible urine infection, drink plenty of cranberry juice and possibly take Mannitol from health food store. Good luck!

Question 4

what causes yeats infection in woman?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: This is often predisposed to by use of antibiotics, steroids, underlying diabetes, immune deficiencies and sometimes simple changes in the normal organisms present in the vagina.

Question 5

how you know if you have an infection?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Infections may present in a multitude of ways, some of which may be quite silent.  If you suspect you have been infected with something, discuss this with an experienced clinician and they will know how best to evaluate the possibilities.

Question 6

what might cause recurring infections?

Accepted Answer

Low immunity: It is important to bring this to your doctor's attention so it can be determined it you are having a problem with immunity.  Examples- diabetes, hiv, cancer, or other illnesses.

Question 7

why  am i constantly getting infections?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You have have not been able to clear your existing infection so that it recurs, or you may be continually exposed to a source of infection; it really depends on what type of infection we are talking about here.

Question 8

is there such a thing as a gaseous infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is such a thing as gas gangrene, caused by infection with anaerobic organisms that produce gas as they grow.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of having an infection?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Classic signs of infection are fever/chills, redness, and pain.  Other symptoms depend on the specific type of infection in question.

Question 10

iceberg concept of infection and its importance?

Accepted Answer

The iceberg concept.: Implies that the clinical cases of a specific infection reflects the part of the iceberg above the surface where most of the cases go unrecognized.  This fits for many infections but not all.  Rabies, HIV and chickenpox are infections primarily clinically overt.

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My 11 month old has been on antibiotic since thursday forupper repository and sinus infection. how long does it take for this to work? its not yet..

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I've a very bad kidney infection, because it's a bank holiday here in ireland the doctor isn't open , what can i do or take?

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I have problems urin infection ?

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What causes yeats infection in woman?

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