Infectious Diseases: Treatments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - Home Treatment
07/16/08, HealthwiseMost mild to moderate respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in otherwise healthy people are like the common cold and can be treated at home. If your child is older than 1 year of age and is not at risk for complications from RS
Meningitis - Treatment Overview
12/24/08, HealthwiseTreatment for meningitis depends on the organism causing the infection, your age, the extent of the infection, and the presence of other medical conditions or complications of meningitis.
Pneumonia - Treatment Overview
04/02/07, HealthwiseDoctors use antibiotics to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria, the most common cause of the condition. The number of days you take antibiotics depends on your general health, how serious your pneumonia is, and the type of antibiotic
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Meningitis - Home Treatment
12/24/08, HealthwiseHome treatment usually is all that is needed for most people who have viral meningitis. It includes:
Pneumonia - Other Treatment
04/02/07, HealthwiseIn most cases of pneumonia in young, otherwise healthy people with strong immune systems, treatment can be done at home. Antibiotics, rest, fluids, and home care are all that you need in order to recover. But people who are having
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) - Treatment Overview
01/04/08, HealthwiseThe aim of treatment is to make symptoms less severe and reduce the spread of infection to close contacts.
Rabies vaccine
06/14/06, HealthwisePeople with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Those who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting rabies vaccine. However, if you have been exposed to the rabies virus, you should get the v
Meningitis - Surgery
12/24/08, HealthwiseThere is no surgical treatment for meningitis.
Giardiasis - Treatment Overview
10/16/07, HealthwiseSometimes the symptoms of giardiasis go away without treatment. But many people who have symptoms will choose treatment to relieve their discomfort and avoid the spread of the illness. Doctors recommend that people infected with Giard
Giardiasis - Home Treatment
10/16/07, HealthwiseIf you think that you have giardiasis and you develop diarrhea, prompt medical treatment can ease your symptoms. Supportive care at home will also make you more comfortable while you are being treated.
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