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Bacterial vs. viral infections: How to protect yourself from antibiotic-resistant illness

Over prescription of antibiotics for sore throats and mild respiratory infections has been a continuous issue in the health care community, even after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared antibiotic resistance as a serious health threat in September.    Researchers are calling for a further intervention to stop unnecessary use of antibiotics, particularly for patients with acute bronchitis or sore throats, who are not likely to benefit from taking them.  Bacterial vs. viral infectionsAs the names imply, bacterial infections are caused by bacteria and viral infections are caused by viruses.  The main difference between the two is that bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics and viral infections cannot.  A recent JAMA study reported that doctors prescribed antibiotics in 60 percent of sore throat cases, while only 10 percent of adults with a sore throat have strep, the bacterial infection requiring antibiotics.  The report also stated that unnecessar...

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  10. Backup strep throat testing may be unnecessary

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  1. Your cold and flu symptoms , explained

    There's a reason for each and every sniffle, sneeze, ache, and pain. Learn why your body behaves the way it does, and discover the quickest ways to feel better.The S...

  2. 8 sore -throat soothers

    Experts' top treatments for sore-throat pain, from home remedies to drugstore buys.1. Humidifier Try it when: Your throat feels dry.How it works: A humidifier keeps ...

  3. Most antibiotics prescribed for sore throat unneeded

    Most Americans with a sore throat are prescribed antibiotics even though just a fraction stand to benefit from them, a new study shows.Researchers said only about 10...

  4. Health care hikes put herbs in the spotlight

    With rising costs in health care, families are paying more out of pocket for doctor visits and common medications. Today, a trip to the doctor for the common cold ca...

  5. Study enlists kids to combat antibiotics overuse

    European public health campaigns have long fought the myth that antibiotics can shorten a bout of the common cold or flu with messages targeted to adults, and with m...

  6. Cold and Flu Remedy Checklist

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  7. Treat strep throat to avoid complications

    Strep throat, also known as streptococcal pharyngitis, is the most common bacterial throat infection, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Because m...

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