Infectious Diseases - November 2007

2007-11-10 03:06:00 · 12 answers · asked by pharrer2103@sbcglobal.net 2

2007-11-10 01:19:57 · 5 answers · asked by ohiorugger2 1

My 2.5 yr old daughter has had a fever for the past 7 days ranging from 100-104 degrees. We've been giving her tylenol which brings her fever down. Her doc also prescribed antibiotics which did absolutely nothing for her which leads me to believe she has a viral infection, not bacterial. She has no other symptoms although she did have pink eye a couple of days before the fever started. I'm not sure if there is any association with the pink eye or the fever or if it's coincidental. Anyhow, I'm concerned about her fever lasting so long, especially when no other symptoms are present. Any advice you can give about this is much appreciated.

2007-11-09 17:45:28 · 3 answers · asked by twinny 1

If you do, what do you do to remove them?

2007-11-09 17:24:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dad has hepatitis c and it was said to be tretable so he started ribavirin and self injections pegintron and he is having headachs, sever chils i mean sevear he had three downs an a comforter and still shivering is there anything i can do or am i over reacting... please help i am very very worried...

2007-11-09 16:25:12 · 12 answers · asked by Kyle S 4

If the flu virus is constantly mutating, then why do we get the flu virus only once a year and not constantly everyday?

If it is because our body's immune system is weaker during the cold winter month. Then why do we get the flue only once and not through out the whole season during winter?

Also, why don't two, three or a dozen different variations of the flu virus go around at the same time?

Thank God the flu doesn't work that way even though it is constantly mutating. But I'm just wondering why this is so?

2007-11-09 16:04:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-09 15:37:02 · 14 answers · asked by yankeesfan256 1

2007-11-09 12:15:52 · 3 answers · asked by Dumb since '93 3

This thing is a monster, One day nothing ,next day
size of Palm of Hand; It is Resistant to Anti-Biotics;
I was told that it is Present all the time,But Activates when Immune System weak; The washing of Hands 15 times a day and 2 Showers no help--Sulfa Drug some Progress, I am not in Hospital or Rest Home;I work out Daly and walk about 3 Miles;

2007-11-09 11:39:07 · 2 answers · asked by section hand 6

2007-11-09 11:14:23 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2

and how many millions of us across the world, will have died by 2040 from this new superbug ? My how the Global Phamarceutical firms(pfizer and Co) are going to have a bumper cash harvest fighting that one!

2007-11-09 04:47:53 · 5 answers · asked by Latin Techie 7

2007-11-09 04:31:31 · 3 answers · asked by babygirl 1

I have recently been diagnosed with MRSA. I've had it for awhile, but it was very mild until recently. It's now quite agressive.
I met with an ID for the first time yesterday. He put me on Rifampin/Bactrim combination therapy. I understand Rifampin is primarily used to treat tuberculosis.
Do you know anyone who has tried this therapy, and if so, what was their experience? Side effects? Did it help? Have they had more outbreaks since completing the therapy?
Also, I am looking for people to speak with about MRSA. People who have been through it themselves or with someone they love. I'm having trouble getting registered for the only forum I could find (yes, I wrote the admin... no reply yet).
Any responses are appreciated. Thank you!

2007-11-09 00:56:31 · 11 answers · asked by guitaranimal 1

How do you get sick like what are some things i can do to get:
Strep throat
Fever
Flu
Its my friend that wants to get sick so im helping her come up with some ways its for a very good reason to but its personal so i wont say....plz just help no rudeness if u have nothing nice to say plz dont sai it!!!

thnx, Britt

2007-11-08 14:53:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 13:47:12 · 4 answers · asked by Clint Israel D 1

2007-11-08 13:35:11 · 4 answers · asked by sonal s 1

on your body where

2007-11-08 07:45:14 · 10 answers · asked by KATHRYN F 1

ok so i have a small case of pink eye...how long does pink eye usually last? i have anti-biotic eye drops, but i want to know how long it usually lasts.

2007-11-08 06:56:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

need for project

2007-11-08 05:10:58 · 4 answers · asked by lil mama 1

I have come across information to the fact that AZT is no longer in use in the USA yet in South Africa it is still being used to reduce mother to child HIV transmission. I would like to hear from scientifically informed people on the efficacy of this policy choice.

2007-11-08 03:28:29 · 4 answers · asked by lesedi 2

A. antibodies

B. antibiotics

C. anitgens

D. white blood cells

E. skin and mucus membrane

2007-11-08 03:19:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm writing a lab report on the effectiveness of lysol, roccal, and other things that kill germies but i don't know which term to use

2007-11-08 03:17:35 · 3 answers · asked by SKI THE EAST 4

2007-11-08 03:16:45 · 7 answers · asked by mister? 1

I went to the doctor yesterday (Tuesday). He said I have severe strep throat, post nasal drip, sinus infection, and the flu. He prescribed Amoxicillian and Flonase. He told me to take tylenol and ibprofen for the pain. He also told me that after 24-48 hours on the meds I can go back to work. So far, nothing is working (I have been on the meds for around 30 hours). The pain is still bad and I even have a "hairy black tongue" from the amoxicillian. Should I go back to work as a teacher tomorrow or wait it out another day? I still cringe when I swallow and am still running a low grade fever.

2007-11-07 12:23:36 · 5 answers · asked by cows4me79 4

Everywhere I look, everyone says not to worry if it's MRSA. They say it's treatable or that antibiotics will help. But on the news it says that it's not curable and that antibiotics don't help. What's the truth?

2007-11-07 11:22:26 · 12 answers · asked by sasukephan 3

i feel a lot less nautious,but i still feel weak when i was around
i would sleep,but when i do,i get really hot,but when i dont have a blanket on me,i feel cold
so,yea
what kind of fluid should i drink

2007-11-07 11:09:34 · 31 answers · asked by Wes 2

2007-11-07 10:23:47 · 2 answers · asked by queen of snarky-yack again 4

Can the owners ask him to stay away ? Is that discrimination ? How should the situation be handled ?

2007-11-07 09:22:37 · 5 answers · asked by cafe_au_lait 6

2007-11-07 08:59:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

could someone please tell me when you have an ultra sound of your stomach what does that show

2007-11-07 06:41:54 · 7 answers · asked by puff 1