Why is vitally important to know the differences between viral infections from bacterial?

Few know that ARI may be caused by either viruses or bacteria. In the treatment of acute respiratory infections, this information is of fundamental importance. fact that at high temperatures, many antibiotics begin to drink.

You should be aware that the viruses that cause acute respiratory infections, are totally indifferent to antibiotics. Besides the use of antibiotics can lead to severe complications.

Respiratory infections (ARI) are developed in a short period - from 1 to 5 days after you "catch" infection. After that comes a time when the virus takes place at full power. Do not start treatment with antipyretics. During this period it is necessary to take antivirals. Viral infections are relatively harmless, but they can develop into a bacterial infection, which sometimes lead to very serious consequences.

Bacterial infections usually begin as a complication of acute respiratory viral infections (otitis, sinusitis). Their incubation period ranges from 2 to 14 days. In the event of bacterial infections is necessary to begin an immediate antibiotics that are prescribed by a doctor. Doctors Laboratory KDL remind yourself that you can not take antibiotics for several reasons:

• possible allergic reaction;
• Each antibiotic is used for a specific disease and is valid for a certain type of bacteria;
• there is an accustoming to antibiotics;
• possible violation of intestinal microflora.