There are alternative treatment options for several types of bacterial infections that may be beneficial. Oregano oil is sometimes used to treat respiratory infections and urinary tract infections. Honey is a natural antibiotic that has been and continues to be used as an alternative therapy. Another option for bacterial infections is to increase overall nutritional intake to strengthen the immune system.
Bacterial Infection Treatment
Bacterial infections are typically treated with antibiotics. Common examples of infection from bacteria include pneumonia, ear infection (otitis media) and Salmonella, among others.
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Antibiotics are usually used to treat infection, says Liz Rigney, RN, of HCA Englewood Community Hospital. Watch this video to learn when antibiotics are needed.
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Riverside Cancer Care Center answeredAn antiparasitic is a drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is also used in the treatment of some cancers.
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Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center answeredUsually, antibiotic treatment destroys the bacteria that causes the Whipple's disease and results in relief of symptoms. However, the disorder may be persistent, despite sustained treatment with antibiotics. Relapses are frequent. With treatment, however, the disorder can be cured. Untreated, Whipple's disease is fatal.
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is most often contracted in the hospital or other health care setting, like nursing homes or dialysis centers. This is due to the fact that people in these settings, who have weakened immune systems from old age or medical treatments, frequently come into contact with hospital workers who often carry drug-resistant form of the infectious bacteria. Surgery, the insertion of catheters, and other invasive procedures also make MRSA more likely as these give bacteria greater chance of entry to the body. People who contract the infection in a hospital or health care setting might have to take antibiotics for several weeks in order to successfully treat MRSA.
Outside the healthcare setting, community-acquired MRSA is more likely to be found in places with crowded and/or unhygienic living conditions, such as prisons, military barracks, and athletic facilities.
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A secondary bacterial infection can have a significant impact on your life, depending on what kind of infection it is. It is important to follow doctors' advice regarding treatment such as medication. Bed rest, probiotics, and plenty of fluids may also help relieve some of the symptoms that come with a bacterial infection. It is important that you take it easy while you are ill and stay in your home as much as possible in order to prevent passing the infection to others. Keeping tabs on your diet and resting as much has possible will keep your immune system working at peak levels.
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It is possible to catch a bacterial infection when microscopic bacteria are passed along by direct or indirect contact. Direct contact includes person-to-person, animal-to-person, and mother-to-fetus contact. Person-to-person contact includes actions like coughing, kissing, or sexual contact. Animal-to-person contact includes actions like biting, scratching or handling of animal waste. Mother-to fetus-contact includes transmission through the placenta or in the vaginal canal during birth. Indirect transmission occurs when a person touches inanimate objects where bacteria are alive, such as a door knob or faucet. After the indirect transmission, the bacteria are passed to the body by the eyes, nose, or mouth. Other forms of indirect transmission include insect bites and contaminated food.
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Common side effects to antibiotic drugs include diarrhea and upset stomach. Women taking antibiotics have a greater risk of developing vaginal yeast infections. Other side effects can be more serious, affecting the kidneys, bone marrow, and liver. Blood tests allow doctors to monitor how antibiotics are affecting the body. Antibiotics, like cephalosporins, clindamycin, or fluoroquinolones, used to treat <i>Clostridium difficile</i> can result in a condition called colitis, inflammation of the large intestine.
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Bacterial infection treatments such as antibotics are not a direct risk to the elderly. The kidneys do not function properly for many elderly people, making it difficult for the body to flush antibiotics effectively. To compensate, antibiotics are often prescribed at a lower dose. Doctors also review an elderly person's complete medical history to ensure there is no risk from drug interactions. Caregivers are often advised to assist the elderly with medication to ensure antibiotics are taken properly.
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Bacteria have several defense mechanisms at their disposal to avoid the effects of antibiotics that are given to help treat bacterial infections. A biofilm is a sticky substance secreted by the bacteria to help them remain fixed to a surface. This biofilm also traps food particles and prevents antibiotics from reaching the bacteria. Capsules are outer layers that encase the bacteria, protecting them from white blood cells. An outer-membrane prevents antibiotics from penetrating the bacteria. If the membrane is disturbed, it releases toxins that contribute to the illness. Finally, many bacteria have flagella, whip-like extensions that allow the bacteria to move.