I have a bad throat, the doctor said its 'Viral'. Does that mean i have caught it from someone, or has it just appeared on me by itself. Thanks.
2007-01-29 04:16:02 · 8 answers · asked by S 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Hi.. yes 'viral' means your sore throat is caused by a virus.
This is the most common cause of sore throat, and will clear up itself.. colds and flus are also viral, they fizzle out themselves and dont respond to antibiotic treatment as they are not bacteria.
Strep throat would be an example of a bacterial throat infection.
Symptoms of a virus include higher temperature and shivering, reduced appetite.
You will be better in a few days.Wrap up warm and take it easy
PS ... a virus is NOT caused by bacteria, its a different thing. Bacteria can be treated by antibiotics, viruses cannot
2007-01-29 04:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means its being caused by a virus, which is an organism like bacteria but operates differently.
Contagious, is where someone is likely to catch it off you or you off someone else.
2007-01-29 12:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by neorapsta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Viruses are usually airborne so you can catch a virus without coming into direct contact with the carrier.
Viruses are not affected by antibiotics, so maybe that was why the doctor mentioned it, so you wouldn't think you needed one.
2007-01-29 12:27:54 · answer #3 · answered by Vivienne T 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means it is caused by a virus
2007-01-29 12:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're thinking of contagious, Viral is a virus caused by bacteria :)
2007-01-29 12:25:01 · answer #5 · answered by Bea 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is a virus
2007-01-29 12:19:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probley had the virus as we all do,but when someone is sick and they cough and don;t cover their mouths then it gets in your or my or someone;s body....good luck hope your throat gets better soon,*********
2007-01-29 12:28:23 · answer #7 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES, NORMALLY AIR BORN
2007-01-29 12:24:15 · answer #8 · answered by Sassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋