Lesson 5 Differences between bacteria and virus
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Bacteria |
Virus |
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Can reproduce on their own
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Need a host to reproduce
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Small and complex cell
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Smaller and not a cell
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Cause bacterial infections such as : whooping cough, strep throat, ear infection, UTIs
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Cause viral infections such as: common cold, flu, chickenpox, bronchitis
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Treated with antibiotics
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Treated with antiviral medication and prevented by vaccines
NOTE: vaccines cannot cure a disease.
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Similar symptoms |
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Chapter 2 Summary
After finishing this chapter, you should know…
- What are bacteria and the different types of bacteria
- What is a virus and the different types of viral infections
- The differences between virus and bacteria
