The best cure for an infection depends on the type of infection.
- Bacterial infections are often treated with antibiotics. Some bacterial infections may go away on their own or can be treated without antibiotics, but it's always best to check with a healthcare provider for the best way to treat them.
- Fungal infections are treated with antifungal medications.
- Viral infections often require supportive care to help manage symptoms, and some viral infections can be prevented with vaccines.
Examples of Infections and Their Treatments:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are often treated with antibiotics like trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Bactrim DS), fosfomycin (Monurol), or nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid).
- Surgical wound infections are typically treated with antibiotics, and sometimes surgery is required.
- Staph infections are treated with antibiotics such as cefazolin, nafcillin, oxacillin, vancomycin, daptomycin, and linezolid.
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and others, are often cured with antibiotics.
- Vaginal infections are typically treated with antibiotics like metronidazole and clindamycin.
Always consult a doctor or other healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment of any infection.
