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Influenza B** myth: Antibiotics are not a panacea.
Influenza B, a respiratory infectious disease caused by the influenza B virus, is endemic worldwide every year. In the face of influenza B, there are some common misconceptions among the public, one of the most common of which is the misuse of antibiotics.
Antibiotics are a type of medicine used for bacterial infections and are not effective against viral infections, such as influenza B. However, during an influenza B epidemic, we can often see many patients taking antibiotics on the advice of their doctors. Not only does this practice fail to develop influenza B, but it can also lead to unnecessary influenza and drug resistance.
First of all, we need to clarify the ** of influenza B. Influenza B is caused by the influenza B virus, not bacteria. Therefore, antibiotics are ineffective against influenza B. Antibiotics mainly act on the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, thereby inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria. Whereas, viruses do not have cell walls, and antibiotics do not work against viruses.
Second, the misuse of antibiotics can lead to the development of drug resistance. The overuse of antibiotics gives bacteria a chance to adapt to the stress of drugs and develop resistance. When bacterial resistance increases, effective antibiotics may not be able to kill these bacteria, making it difficult. Therefore, the rational use of antibiotics is essential to prevent the emergence of drug resistance.
In addition, the misuse of antibiotics can also lead to unnecessary antibiotics that not only kill pathogenic bacteria, but also have an impact on the normal bacteria of the human body. This can lead to an imbalance in the intestinal flora, triggering digestive discomfort such as diarrhea and nausea. Therefore, misuse of antibiotics when not necessary can cause additional distress to patients.
So, what kind of measures should we take in the face of influenza B?
First of all, influenza B should be symptomatic. Patients should be well rested, maintain adequate water intake, and can use antipyretics, antipyretic analgesics and other symptomatic drugs to relieve fever, headache and other symptoms. In addition, doctors may give some antiviral drugs, such as oseltamivir, to inhibit the replication and spread of the virus, depending on the patient's specific condition.
Secondly, prevention of influenza B is also very important. Exercise should be strengthened to improve one's own immunity. When going out during flu season, you should wear a mask and avoid crowded places. In addition, influenza B vaccination is also an effective preventive measure. Influenza B vaccine stimulates the body to produce antibodies, improve immunity to influenza B, and reduce the risk of infection.
In short, in the face of influenza B, we must not abuse antibiotics and correctly understand the scope and mechanism of use of antibiotics. Influenza B should be symptomatic, and at the same time, prevention and exercise should be strengthened to improve autoimmunity. Only by treating influenza B scientifically and rationally can we better protect our health.
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