An infection is caused by the over-growth of a micro-organism somewhere in the body. Micro-organisms include bacteria, viruses and fungi amongst others. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics such asamoxicillin,erythromycinandciprofloxacin. There are many different types of antibiotic, with different ways of working; the choice depends on the type of infection you have. Fungi commonly cause skin infections such as athlete's foot and ringworm. Antifungal medicines likemiconazoleandnystatincan be taken by mouth or applied directly to the affected area.Acicloviris an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections likeshinglesand herpes.
