Antibiotic use is inappropriate in viral fever

Daily fever is usually caused by a viral infection. Various types of viruses are one of the causes of diseases in our country, starting from seasonal infections of the respiratory system, sore throat, diarrhea, even dengue fever. In this case, due to the body's own immune system, these are cured automatically. No antibiotics are needed.

Not only in our country, but also in the United States, antibiotics are used unnecessarily to treat one million viral infections every year. The situation is even worse in Bangladesh. Because antibiotics can be bought here without a prescription. Most viral infections clear up within three to seven days.

Viruses and bacteria are two types of germs. The method of curing the infection of these two is also different. Treatment of viral fever is mainly symptom relief, such as paracetamol, antihistamines, adequate rest, drinking more fluids, etc. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.

Know what happens when using antibiotics for common viral fever:

Antibiotics do not cure this infection. Antibiotics can also play no role in relieving the symptoms of the disease. Its improper use causes side effects. Taking antibiotics for no reason causes bacteria to form in the body. The same medicine no longer works.

Avoid taking antibiotics if you have a common viral fever. This fever will be cured soon. take rest Drink plenty of fluids. Consult a doctor if fever persists for more than seven days, cough for more than three weeks, green or yellow sputum with cough, blood in sputum, and shortness of breath and chest pain.