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    Viruses or Bacteria This document discusses the difference between bacterial and viral infections and when antibiotics are needed. It notes that antibiotics only treat bacterial infections and cannot treat viral illnesses. For common conditions like strep throat, whooping cough, and urinary tract infections, antibiotics are usually needed. But for viral illnesses like the common cold, flu, and sore throat, antibiotics are not prescribed as they only relieve symptoms, not treat the underlying virus. The document encourages asking a healthcare professional for advice on symptom relief when antibiotics are not recommended.

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    Viruses or Bacteria This document discusses the difference between bacterial and viral infections and when antibiotics are needed. It notes that antibiotics only treat bacterial infections and cannot treat viral illnesses. For common conditions like strep throat, whooping cough, and urinary tract infections, antibiotics are usually needed. But for viral illnesses like the common cold, flu, and sore throat, antibiotics are not prescribed as they only relieve symptoms, not treat the underlying virus. The document encourages asking a healthcare professional for advice on symptom relief when antibiotics are not recommended.

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    Viruses or Bacteria This document discusses the difference between bacterial and viral infections and when antibiotics are needed. It notes that antibiotics only treat bacterial infections and cannot treat viral illnesses. For common conditions like strep throat, whooping cough, and urinary tract infections, antibiotics are usually needed. But for viral illnesses like the common cold, flu, and sore throat, antibiotics are not prescribed as they only relieve symptoms, not treat the underlying virus. The document encourages asking a healthcare professional for advice on symptom relief when antibiotics are not recommended.

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    Viruses or Bacteria

    Whats got you sick?


    Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. Viral illnesses cannot be treated with
    antibiotics. When an antibiotic is not prescribed, ask your healthcare
    professional for tips on how to relieve symptoms and feel better.

    Common Cause
    Are antibiotics
    Common Condition: Whats got you sick? Bacteria
    Bacteria Virus needed?
    or Virus
    Strep throat Yes
    Whooping cough Yes
    Urinary tract infection Yes
    Sinus infection Maybe
    Middle ear infection Maybe
    Bronchitis/chest cold (in otherwise
    healthy children and adults)* No

    Common cold/runny nose No

    Sore throat (except strep) No

    Flu
    No

    Asthma No

    Antibiotics Arent Always the Answer

    www.cdc.gov/getsmart

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services


    Nov. 16, 2017
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CS272279B

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