Bacterial vs Viral Infections

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Bacterial vs Viral Infections:

Bacterial Viral
General Findings Productive cough, high-grade fever, pus production, thick pharyngeal exudate. Non-productive cough, low-grade fever, watery secretions from nose and pharynx.
Infection Characteristics Infection follows a slow progression and stays longer. Symptoms show up abruptly and infection subsides quickly.
Immune Response Increased neutrophils Increased lymphocytes.
Treatment Antibiotics Symptom management; there is no treatment.

Additional Readings:

Basic Virology

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3. DNA viruses
4. Positive-sense RNA viruses
5. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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8. Viruses associated with cancer
9. Generalized vs specialized transduction
10. Hepatitis serologic markers
11. Bacterial vs viral infections
12. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections and AIDS
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