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What is a viral infection?
A viral infection is caused by the presence of a virus in the body. Depending on the virus and person's immune system, viruses can infect any type of body tissue.
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What clinical findings (signs, symptoms,
and test results) indicate a viral infection?
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Treatment Options
Viral infections cannot be treated with antibiotics; in fact, sometimes antibiotic therapy will make a viral infection worse. The patient's own immune system is the best defense along with hydration and bed rest.
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Science Links
What is a virus?
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