Can You Tell If Your Infection Is From a Virus or Bacteria?

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, but are often overused and ineffective for things like viral infections. So, how can you tell the difference?

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Health Tip of the Day Can You Tell If Your Infection Is From a Virus or Bacteria? Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics. However, antibiotics are often overused and ineffective for things like viral infections. So, how can you tell the difference? READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK Reviews of 8 Essential Oils to Help You Get a Good Night's Sleep READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT Understanding the Different Types of Pathogens That Can Make You Sick READ NOW  › Can a High Fat Diet Prevent Cancer? READ NOW  › How to Make Your Partner Feel Special READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy