How to Tell a Viral from a Bacterial Infection
Track the length of your illness.. Pay attention to the color of your mucus.. Observe your throat.
Steps
1
Track the length of your illness.
Track the length of your illness.
2
Pay attention to the color of your mucus.
Pay attention to the color of your mucus.
3
Observe your throat.
Observe your throat.
4
Evaluate your fever.
Evaluate your fever.
5
Reflect on your likelihood of having the flu.
Reflect on your likelihood of having the flu.
6
Think about age.
Think about age.
7
Recall recent sinus infections.
Recall recent sinus infections.
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See a doctor right away if you have certain symptoms.
See a doctor right away if you have certain symptoms.
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Take antibiotics for a bacterial infection.
Take antibiotics for a bacterial infection.
10
Try over-the-counter medications for pain.
Try over-the-counter medications for pain.
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Stay up-to-date on your vaccinations.
Stay up-to-date on your vaccinations.
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