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By: Edward Medina, PA-C

A bacterial illness is typically an acute or chronic illness caused by a bacteria which will respond to antibiotic treatment.  A virus is also typically an acute illness which is caused by a virus and WILL NOT respond to antibiotic treatment.  While there are some antiviral medications which may be indicated for certain viral illness, most viral illness will be treated by your body’s own immune system over time.  This is why it is important to rest, drink plenty of fluids, take medication to control fever and give your body a chance to fight a virus.

Most viral illnesses improve within 3 – 7 days.  Grandma’s advice to rest and eat chicken soup is exactly what the doctor ordered for a viral illness.  It may be hard to know the difference between a viral vs. bacterial illness so if you are not getting better with time and rest, check with your primary care provider for further evaluation and treatment.

Consejos de Salud del Mes: Bacterias vs. Virus

Una enfermedad bacteriana típicamente es una enfermedad aguda o crónica causada por una bacteria que responderá al tratamiento con antibióticos. Un virus también es típicamente una enfermedad aguda causada por un virus Y NO responde al tratamiento con antibióticos. Existen algunos medicamentos antivirales que pueden estar indicados para cierta enfermedad viral, algunas enfermedades virales serán tratadas por el propio sistema inmune de su cuerpo con el tiempo. Es por esto que es importante descansar, beber líquidos en abundancia, tomar medicamentos para controlar la fiebre y darle a su cuerpo la oportunidad de luchar contra un virus. La mayoría de las enfermedades virales mejoran dentro de 3 a 7 días. Consejos de la abuela para descansar y comer sopa de pollo es exactamente lo que recetó el doctor para una enfermedad viral. Puede ser difícil saber la diferencia entre una enfermedad viral vs bacteriana. Si usted no se está mejorando con el tiempo y el descanso, consulte con su médico para una evaluación y tratamiento.

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