Some vaccinations can not stop an animal from becoming infected by that virus, but they do reduce the chance and
severity of infections and make recovery quicker.
Vitamin C helps shorten the duration and
severity of infections, and can play a role in preventing them in the first place.
Several studies in athletes have shown that a daily intake of probiotics results in a lower incidence of respiratory illnesses and a reduced
severity of infections.
A chief indicator that immune function is lost with ageing is the increased incidence and
severity of some infections.
Understanding how Staphylococcus bacteria use iron could lead to drugs that block heme - iron uptake and minimize
the severity of infections.
It also reduced the frequency and
severity of infections.
With measles, studies have shown that the use of dietary supplements decreases both the death rate and
the severity of infection.
The doctor might prescribe some antibiotic ointments or an injection to reduce the infection depending on
the severity of the infection, but it usually clears in about 2 days.
Breastfeeding without question, results in healthy immunity, and breastfed babies have significantly reduced rates and
severity of infection as compared with formula fed babies.
Additionally, they were able to show what the effects of mitigation strategies would be in terms of the total number of people infected and
the severity of their infection.
Finlay and colleagues further explored how changes in the gut bacteria affect
the severity of an infection.
Concentrations of virus antibodies in the blood — an indication of
the severity of an infection — were similar in all the mice.
Recent studies have identified genetic variants that account for variability in human susceptibility and
severity of infection and might be useful for vaccine and treatment development in malaria [80][84] and dengue [85], [86], for example.
Stool, urine, and in some cases, blood tests are used to determine if there is an infection, to identify the strains of Candida that need to be targeted, to see which antifungals and botanicals can be used effectively, and to understand
the severity of the infection.
The veterinarian will assess the integrity of the skin and
the severity of the infection.
Your vet will combine some or all of these methods depending on the symptoms your cat is experiencing, and
the severity of the infection.
This treatment is repeated monthly for two to four times depending on
the severity of the infection.
The number of microfilariae seen gives us a general indication of
the severity of the infection.
There are several options for treatment, depending on
the severity of the infection.
Treatment kills the adult worms present; its success is dependent on the health of the dog and
the severity of the infection.
Antibiotics are administered for up to three weeks depending on
the severity of the infection.
The severity of the infection depends on many factors including the number of mature worms, the length of the infection, and a dog's activity level.
The treatment for dog flu depends, really, on
the severity of the infection.
Feline AIDS treatment will also depend on
the severity of the infection and the stage of the cat disease.
The specific method or methods chosen for your dog will depend on
the severity of the infection, how many pets are involved, if there are children in the household, and how difficult it will be to disinfect your pets» environment.
Depending on
the severity of infection, a dog may live for months or even years while harboring the deadly heartworms.
The cough usually persists for 10 - 30 days, depending on
the severity of the infection.
Treatment varies depending on the extent and
severity of infection.
When performing ear cytology, the number of organisms per field is also counted so that
the severity of infection can be tracked.
For cases of pyometra (just like your Veterinarian advised), surgery is the treatment of choice and usually the only treatment due to
the severity of the infection within the uterus.
Therefore, blood tests and urinalysis are performed to help determine
the severity of the infection.
Treatment cost will depend on
the severity of the infection and whether medical management or surgical treatment is necessary.
Depending on
the severity of the infection, complications can also be a problem as the worms die.
The parainfluenza vaccine won't prevent the spread of the disease, but it will limit
the severity of an infection.
Depending on
the severity of the infection, oral antibiotics may also be administered.
This not only tells us if your pet is positive for Valley Fever infection, but tells
us the severity of infection and gives us a way to measure effectiveness of treatment.
Depending on
the severity of the infection, frequent scratching and head shaking are two common signs that your cat may be infected.
Your veterinarian can also obtain a sample from the ear canal and either look at it under the microscope or perform a culture to determine the type and
severity of the infection.
Depending on
the severity of the infection, it may be necessary to do oral medications as well.
It is preferable not to use this medication in puppies unless
the severity of the infection warrants it.
Depending on
the severity of the infection, we may also need to add in oral antibiotics as well as topical.
Once
the severity of the infection and type of bacteria is confirmed, antibiotics are used to cure the problem.
Treatment varies depending upon
the severity of the infection, but may include clipping of affected fur, topical sprays / creams, and systemic oral antifungal medication.
Treatment Unfortunately, there is no cure for FIP;
the severity of the infection will determine the treatment, which is limited to supportive care based on symptoms.
The prognosis for a dog with bacterial endocarditis will vary with
the severity of the infection and the valve that is affected.
Your veterinarian may prescribe both an oral and a topical medication depending on
the severity of the infection.
Some dogs may require follow - up tests and treatments based on their condition and
severity of infection.
The symptoms for lungworm infections depend on the specific parasite,
the severity of the infection and the host response.
Treatment of heartworms in dogs is possible, though some risk may be involved depending on
the severity of the infection.
The goal of treatment is to reduce
the severity of any infection that develops.