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What causes lung bacterial infection i am a non smoker?
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Bacteria!: By definition, bacteria cause bacterial lung infection. Bacteria respond to antibiotics while viruses do not. Viruses are more common than bacteria & cause typical cold which won't respond to antibiotics. Average cough illness lasts 18 days so be patient. Best way to avoid upper respiratory infections (uris) is to wash hands & avoid being sneezed/coughed upon. And don't smoke (which you aren't).
Answered 4/18/2014
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Bacterial contam.: Bacteria spred via blood, but would nit target the les only. Bacterial contamination of a break in the skin from scratching, scraped shin or other opening in the skin. Wash ur hands & keep wound clean. Showers & plain ol soap r great. U can add a little antibiotc oint 2 it, minimal.
Answered 3/31/2013
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