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Whays the difference between a sinus infection and a virus?

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Sinusitis: A virus is a type of organism that is capable of causing an infection, including one in the sinuses. A sinus infection (sinusitis) is the condition in which something is producing inflammation in your sinuses. Hope this makes it clear.

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Answered 1/5/2019

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