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How can i know children get sick caused by virus or bacteria by observing symptoms?
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Infections: You really cannot tell the difference because viral and bacterial infections can start out the same, fever, cough and congestion, etc. If your child looks pitiful with a fever but then starts playing when its gone, its more likely to be viral. A lot depends on the age of the child.
Answered 4/15/2018
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