Question 1

are viruses and bacterias live creatures?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Bacteria are living creatures, like the rest of us. Viruses are missing some parts so are not living unless they are inside another living creature. Viruses that are by themselves are dormant like seeds or spores, waiting to be reactivated. In a general sense, it is fine to think of viruses as living things, but technically speaking, they are not independently living when alone.

Question 2

how dangerous are viruses compared to bacteria?

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That depends: Some viruses are  may cause no harm to humans, or minor infections like a cold  and other may be lethal. The same holds true for bacteria.

Question 3

my gym offers towels for use. what viruses or bacteria etc could i get exposed to from using gym towels?

Accepted Answer

No added risk: As long as they are washing the towels properly there is no added risk for infection.

Question 4

do our bodies naturally have some viruses and bacterias when we were born or as we
grow up?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: Babies are born without any germs. If mom had the chickenpox during pregnancy, the kid may harbor that germ in its body but that is a rare exception. Newborns begin to acquire bacteria in their digestive tract and skin surface within hours.And more through their lifetime.

Question 5

what's a bacteria virus?

Accepted Answer

Different: Bacteria are small microbes.  Infections from bacteria are treated with antibiotics.  Viruses are smaller than bacteria and are not treated with antibiotics.  There is no such entity as a bacteria virus.  They are different things.

Question 6

what is a comparison of bacteria & virus?

Accepted Answer

Different things: Bacteria are small single-celled living things that grow on their own, and cause disease when they invade into the body.  Viruses are small packets of genetic information that can do nothing on their own, but hijack the cellular machinery of the body to produce more virus particles.

Question 7

what are major disease caused by virus/bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Causes of disease: There are many, many causes of infectious disease - bacteria and viruses, but also parasites, protozoa, fungi and infectious proteins. It's always good to try and protect oneself by following simple principles of good health - eating well, getting a good nights sleep, avoiding stress, and toxins such as alcohol and cigarette smoke. Talking to the doctor too about your individual health needs helps

Question 8

why do our body rely on bacteria and viruses to function?

Accepted Answer

Because: Our bodies evolved in an environment of bacteria and viruses, they depend on the "normal flora" to function.

Question 9

how can i tell if a disease is caused by a virus or bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Lab tests: can help to differentiate as it isn't always obvious from symptoms alone.

Question 10

could you explain what is a kawasaky disease a virus or a bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Neither bacteria nor virus. The experts don't know. They think, without proof, it may be combination of virus and gene. What is known-it is a medium blood vessel disease vasculitis in children. Not contagious. Diagnosed by symptoms of fever, red eyes, red tongue, swollen hand; feet, neck lymph node. Main concern should be the coronary artery inflammation. Rx is high dose Aspirin and immunoglobulin.

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