Rabies and distemper are two fairly common viral infections in raccoons. Some of the most important bacterial diseases which affect raccoons are leptospirosis, listeriosis, tetanus, and tularemia.
viral and bacterial
Both bacterial infections and viral infections can be contagious or not contagious. Some viral infections are not spread from human to human or are only rarely spread that way. TB is a contagious bacterial infection.
Viral infections have not been cured. Bacterial infections usually can be.
No
viral and bacterial
No Penicillin is not effective on viral infections.
White blood cells are the immune cells that will respond to infections, including viral and bacterial infections. Different types of white blood cells play specific roles in detecting and fighting off infections by recognizing pathogens and coordinating the immune response.
only bacterial
Antibiotics can cure almost all bacterial infections. There are a few drugs that can treat viral infections. Many viral infections can be prevented by vaccinations. Many viral infections do not have a cure.
Viral Bacterial Fungal Rickettsial
Polio is not caused by a bacterial infection. Polio is caused by a viral infection. While both are extremely tiny the viruses are 100 times smaller. Both viral and bacterial infections can sometimes be prevented by proper sanitation. Washing your hands after using the bathroom is a good way to avoid many viral and bacterial infections.
Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections not viral infections.