Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If you have a viral infection will the doctor give you anti-viral medications?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not usually: There are antiviral medications for some viral infections, such as herpes, hiv, hepatitis b and c, and influenza. But for the average viral infection you might see your doctor for, such as the common cold, there at no antiviral medications.
Answered 7/13/2012
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What kind of doctor would be helpful for someone who has a viral infection?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Which type of doctor would be helpful for someone who has a viral infection that wont go away?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
5 year old went to the doc on Wednesday. Diagnosed with a viral infection. Has had temps of 38.5 and over for 7 days. Is this normal with a viral inf?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why are doctors opinions split regarding whether Allegra might increase chances of viral infections including COVID 19 or not?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How do doctors distinguish between bacterial infections and viral infections?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My doctor has prescribed Zelitrex 500 for an ear infection (viral vertigo) Is that the correct medication?
Doctor has told me I have a viral infection but didn't say how long I should avoid working?
My 3 year toddler has a high temperature for 4 days, went to the doctor and he said its a viral infection, but I am still very worried, what to do?
What is the difference between viral infection and bacterial infection? I'm currently having viral infection according to my doctor.
Is it possible for a viral infection which I have in my throat to linger for 6 weeks. I don't have any infection, my doctor checked everything.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
