Bacterial vs viral infection diagnosis

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Bacterial Vs Viral Infection Diagnosis
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• Bacterial and viral infections often cause
  similar symptoms. But there are ways to
  differentiate between the two types of
  conditions.

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• Bacterial and viral infections are a common cause
  of illness. Bacteria, viruses and other pathogens
  that cause infection can be spread from person to
  person through touch or by coming into contact
  with contaminated objects or substances.
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• Bacterial infections typically develop over
  several days, while viral infections tend to have
  more sudden onset. However, both types of
  infections can produce similar symptoms.

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• Infections are classified as either bacterial or
  viral based on the type of germ that is
  responsible for causing them. Viruses are tiny
  living organisms that cannot reproduce on their
  own and must rely on a host cell to help them
  multiply and spread to other cells.

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• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  (CDC) estimates that viruses account for up to 60
  percent of all infectious diseases in the United
  States each year including colds, influenza,
  chickenpox and measles while bacteria cause
  many others (see Reference 1).

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• The most common symptoms associated with
  bacterial and viral infections are similar,
  although they may differ slightly depending on
  which specific germ is causing an infection. Some
  general symptoms include fever

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• Many infections are caused by viruses, but some
  are caused by bacteria. Viruses have a different
  structure and function than bacteria, so they
  can't be treated with antibiotics.

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• You may need to get a diagnosis from your health
  care provider if you have symptoms of an
  infection. Some symptoms are the same for
  bacterial and viral infections, but others are
  different. Your health care provider will tell
  you what kind of infection you have based on your
  symptoms and test results.

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• Viral illnesses typically last longer than
  bacterial infections, but most people recover
  from them in a few days. However, some viral
  illnesses can cause prolonged illness or even
  death.