Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can brain infections be treated by oral antibiotics in some cases?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dangerous: Any infection of the brain can be life threatening, and critical. Although viral meningitis may occasionally be handled with symptomatic oral medications, most brain infections require hospitalization and injectable antibiotics or antiviral agents, and occasionally, surgery.
Answered 8/1/2012
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Could you tell me if my antibiotics caused an oral yeast infection, do I stop taking them?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had a DX ofBV last month and treated with antibiotic gel and then a single pill for Yeast infection as aside effect. the symptoms are returng. Hel?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I was bit by a brown recluse 8 days ago. A hard knot has formed around the bite , is this normal? Treated at er, received antibiotic for any infection and now treating wound at home.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
On average, how long does it take for an oral antibiotic for a skin infection take to take effect?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a stubborn skin infection that has been treated with antibiotics for 4 weeks now. No improvement. What could my dr try next? I am concerned
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What urgent signs should I be aware of -being agressively treated sphenoid/maxilary sinus infection? Using oral +inhalled steroid, antibiot, decongest
I am being treated for divaticulitis .. what is the best antibiotic for infection?
I think I have an oral yeast infection from the antibiotics I was on..
Is there a non prescription oral antibiotic for a possible folliculitis infection?
Best antibiotic for a spider bite infection that was not treated with dicloxicillin?
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
