What to give a toddler for a bacterial infection?

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asked Jun 30 in Toddler/Preschooler by gartdenos (1,400 points)
What to give a toddler for a bacterial infection?

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answered Jul 26 by Bookofken (2,740 points)
When a toddler has a bacterial infection you can give them antibiotics that the toddlers pediatrician can prescribe and also keep them hydrated and give the toddler some Pedialyte and warm soup or broth.

The strongest antibiotic for bacterial infection is Vancomycin 3.0 which is also one of the most potent antibiotics.

Vancomycin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and it works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

Vancomycin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Vancomycin injection is also used to treat serious infections for which other medicines may not work.

You can get rid of a bacterial infection in your intestines by taking antibiotics, increasing your water and fluid intake, taking probiotics and replacing fluids and electrolytes in your body.

The most life threatening manifestations of intestinal infections are signs of dehydration, like excessive thirst or not passing enough urine, diarrhea that lasts longer than 2 days to 3 days, blood or mucus in your poop, severe abdominal pain and a high temperature or fever.

An infection in the intestines is serious and needs medical attention as it can lead to life threatening conditions if left untreated.

Some bacterial infections may go away without treatment but they can become more serious so you should see a doctor to find out what infection you have in the intestines and get treatment.

Intestinal infections are life threatening especially when left untreated.

When left untreated the intestinal infection can cause bacteria to spill from your colon and into the hollow space in the middle of your body which is called the abdominal cavity.

When the bacteria spills into your abdominal cavity it can become life threatening as it results in a condition and infection called peritonitis which is life threatening.

Serious intestinal infections such as C. difficle infections can very quickly become fatal if not promptly treated.

Death can occur with moderate to mild intestinal infections in rare cases.

The intestinal infection stops the normal movements of the intestines (peristalsis).

The body quickly becomes dehydrated, and important chemicals called electrolytes are dangerously disturbed.

It depends on the type of intestinal infection you have on whether or not it needs treatment but you should always seek medical attention to get checked out to be sure.

Many  cases of gastrointestinal illnesses will get better without medical treatment or intervention.

Most of the time, a person can help their immune system fight off the infection at home by getting plenty of rest and drinking lots of water.

More serious intestinal infections require medical treatment.

Common antibiotics used to treat gastrointestinal infection are penicillin, cephalosporin, antifolate / sulfa combinations, nitroimidazole, penem, glycopeptide, and monobactam antibiotics.

Symptoms of a bowel infection usually last just a day or two, but occasionally they may last up to 14 days.

Because the symptoms are similar, it's easy to confuse viral diarrhea with diarrhea caused by bacteria, such as Clostridioides difficile, salmonella and Escherichia coli, or parasites, such as giardia.

The symptoms of intestinal infections include diarrhea, bleeding, bloating, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and even features of complete abdominal obstruction.

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