Infection Guide: Bacterial, Viral & Fungal Management

Managing infections involves identifying bacterial versus viral strains, implementing probiotic therapy, and following structured wound care protocols.

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Is Taking an Antibiotic and Eating Fruit Safe?

Antibiotics are routinely prescribed to treat infections, and the kind your physician prescribes depends on the type of germ that’s likely to have caused your condition. It’s important to take your antibiotic exactly as instructed. This may include avoiding certain food-drug interactions, some of which involve fruits.

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Foods to Eat to Avoid Shingles

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly 1 million Americans are affected by shingles each year. Anyone who’s had chickenpox can develop shingles -- it occurs when the virus that causes chickenpox reactivates, often after lying dormant for many years.

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