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They both cause Infectious Diseases of the respiratory system.

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What is influenza bacterium or virus?

It is a type of bacteria that can cause pneumonia. Although the name sounds like influenza, it is unrelated to the flu, which is caused by viruses and not bacteria.


Is the H1N1 bacteria?

H1N1 is a flu virus, not a bacterium.


Can a virus cause illness?

flu, pneumonia and many otherr things


Is doxycycle hyc 100 mg used to treat pneumonia?

No the flu is a virus. doxycycl hyc. is for infections of a bacteria nature. And is not a cure for the flu.


Is human genotype similar to pig?

Flu virus


Does Swine Flu cause pneumonia?

Yes it can. Complications from swine flu can cause respiratory infections including pneumonia. Swine flu itself can evolve into viral pneumonia, or it can be what is called an "opportunistic" bacterial infection (secondary infection) that a weakened immune system or one that is busy fighting the virus can allow.


Are virial infections contagious?

Virus infections are contagious - like the flu, the common cold, viral pneumonia, and so on.


Can Swine Flu mix with another virus?

Yes. In fact the way the H1N1 pandemic swine flu was formed by the mixing of a human flu virus, a bird flu virus and a swine flu virus in a pig. When two similar viruses that are infecting the same cell exchange genetic material this is known as reassortment. They go on to form a new virus.


What illnesses can a virus cause?

A virus does not cause a disease but it will weapon your immune system and make you more susceptible to contracting diseases.


What disease is not caused by bacterium?

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Does flu start with TB?

No, there is no connection between the two infections. TB is caused by a bacterium called mycobacteria. The flu is caused by an influenza virus. Flu starts in healthy people when infected with the virus as well as those with underlying medical conditions, or other infections. People with bacterial infections and underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for catching viral infections like the flu, but that is not typically how the flu is started.


Is the flu linked to a virus?

Yes flu is a virus