Bacteria and viruses are often lumped together as germs, and they share many characteristics. They’re invisible to the human eye. They’re everywhere. And both can make us sick. Bacteria and viruses ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I watched a show that described how a virus invades a cell and found it fascinating. What is the difference between a virus and a bacterial infection? -- G.D. ANSWER: Viral infections ...

Bacterial and viral acute sinus infections typically display similar symptoms. The duration of the infection can help determine if it is viral or bacterial. Many viruses, such as the ones that cause ...

Understanding the differences between bacteria and viruses is crucial for recognizing how these microorganisms impact our ...

(That’s the job of the cytotoxic T cells.) It also neutralizes the virus through antibodies (the job of the B cells, helped out by T cells). Sometimes a balance is reached, and a chronic viral ...

Bacteria belong to the monera kingdom, alongside plants, animals, fungi, and protists, and are therefore considered living creatures. Viruses, on the other hand, are closer to collections of molecules ...

Q: I watched a show that described how a virus invades a cell and found it fascinating. What is the difference between a virus and a bacterial infection? – G.D. A: Viral infections start by using a ...