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Both. It can be either, but is more commonly a bacteria infection.
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What is the difference between viral and a bacteria infection?
As simple as that a viral infection is caused by a virus and a bacterial infection is caused by a bacteria.
Differences between bacteria and virus?
Bacteria is live and a virus is not. This also means that only a bacteria infection or illness can be killed with antibiotics.
What are the causes of acute pericarditis?
Infection with a virus, bacteria, or fungus--usually in the lungs and upper respiratory tract.
How is ear wax is formed?
Ear wax is a normal product of the ear which protects the skin of the ear from water and infection. Ear wax is formed from wax glands in the external ear canal as well as other components such as dead skin, sweat, and oil.
How can infections affect hearing?
Often there will be a temporary hearing loss during an ear infection which clears up when the infection is cured; this hearing loss is caused by a temporary accumulation of fluid and particles and pressure in the ear which prevents the structures of the middle ear and inner ear from functioning properly. In a severe infection, disease organisms such as viruses and bacteria destroy tissue in your body. In the case of an infection in your throat or your intestines, your body can quickly regrow the damaged tissue. If tissue in the ear is destroyed, the body has no mechanism for replacing it; the damage is permanent.
Is leprosy a virus or bacteria?
it is a bacterial infection which is a bacteria
What are the causes of ear infections?
Yes ear infections can be caused by a virus Yes, though an infection and virus are different and treated different sometimes after a bad virus the body develops an ear infection. Remenber that because the nose, troat and ears are connected many viruses can trigger an ear infection. With an ear infection usually you have liquid where is supposed to be air and the accumulation of the liquid keeps going until you develop symptomps like, fever, dizziness, pain, headaches and so on. Most of this symptoms point to ear infections. Recomendation: Go to your Doctor ASAP because ear infections' untreated can cause in some cases loss of hearing and even other more serious problems. Good Luck at the Doctor!
What is the difference between viral and a bacteria infection?
As simple as that a viral infection is caused by a virus and a bacterial infection is caused by a bacteria.
Differences between bacteria and virus?
Bacteria is live and a virus is not. This also means that only a bacteria infection or illness can be killed with antibiotics.
Can a throat infection cause soreness in the ears?
Yes, it is decently common that the bacteria or virus that is infecting someone's throat can gain access to the ears via the eustachian tubes, thus causing an ear infection.
What is the term for an infection of the middle ear caused by a bacteria or virus?
Otitis media is the term used for an infection of the middle ear. Oti- means ear; -tis means inflammation and med- means middle. This infection occurs between the tympanic membrane (ear drum) and the inner ear. Either bacterial infections, which include Staph, or viral infections, due to Influenza, are causes. Fungal infections also occur.
Is scarlet fever a virus or bacteria?
Scarlet fever is an infection that is caused by a bacteria called streptococcus
Pneumonia is a bacteria or virus?
Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus. Pneumonia can also be caused by inhaling vomit or other foreign substances.
What is measles bacteria or virus?
Measles is an infection of the respiratory tract that can be caused by both a bacteria and a virus. Most people think of the virus strain typically, as there is a vaccine for it, and people rarely need to be treated with antibiotics for the bacteria strain.
What infection results when the bloodstream carries the bacteria or virus and their toxins to all parts of the body?
A general infection
Is hepatitis a bacteria protist fungi or a virus?
Hepatitis A or B or C involves an infection of the liver caused by a virus.
How do you know if thrush is a virus or bacteria?
You have to look it up. Thrush is a fungal infection.
