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Two reasons, one is our lymphatic system (our immune system), and the other is the billions of other beneficial bacteria that live in and on all humans, which keep the bad bacteria at bay.

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What causes neutrophilia and lymphocytopenia?

Neutrophilia (elevated neutrophil count) can be caused by bacterial infections, inflammation, stress, or certain medications. Lymphocytopenia (low lymphocyte count) can result from viral infections, autoimmune disorders, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or prolonged stress. Both conditions may also occur in response to certain medical conditions or diseases.


What causes a runny nose when you are sick?

A runny nose when you are sick is caused by inflammation and increased mucus production in the nasal passages due to a viral or bacterial infection.


Can you get sick if you are already sick?

It is possible to get sick again if your immune system is weakened from a current illness, making you more susceptible to other infections. Additionally, being sick can sometimes make you more vulnerable to secondary infections. It's important to take care of yourself and practice good hygiene to prevent further illnesses.


What is the correct percentage of bacteria to make you sick?

There is no specific percentage of bacteria that will make you sick as it varies depending on the type of bacteria, your immune system, and other factors. In general, a high concentration of harmful bacteria is more likely to cause illness, but even a small amount of some bacteria can make you sick if they are pathogenic. It is important to practice good hygiene and food safety to minimize the risk of bacterial infections.


What are microbes called when they make you sick?

Microbes that make you sick are often referred to as pathogens or harmful bacteria. These microorganisms can cause infections or diseases in the human body.

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Can you get sick from an hawk's feather?

Yes, I believe you can catch viral and bacterial infections from a hawk's feather.


Can a human make a dog sick by transmitting diseases or infections?

Yes, humans can transmit diseases or infections to dogs, making them sick. It is important to practice good hygiene and take precautions to prevent the spread of illnesses between humans and animals.


Why do humans not get sick all the time?

Because they have antibodies in their systems which help fight off infections.


Do you have bacteria when you are sick?

No. A fetus develops inside the amniotic sac. Its genetic material comes from the egg and sperm which do not give it bacteria. Only during birth, when the sac is broken and the baby emerges does it encounter bacteria.


Can you get bacterial menigitis from mold?

No. Mold is a fungus, not a bacteria. You can get mycotoxin exposure to certain types of mold, which will make you very sick, and can even be fatal in high enough concentrations. However, you can only get bacterial meningitis from certain bacterial infections.


Can your dog get sick from you?

Yes, but it is far more likely that you would get sick from your dog. Humans usually are far more hygenic than dogs are. (We don't eat off of the ground, drink from puddles, eat sewage, roll in dead and decaying carcasses, etc.) And we don't go around licking the insides of just anyone's mouth that we get the chance to, while dogs may. There are a handful of viral infection that humans and dogs can share (such as rabies), but there is a whole wonderland of bacterial and fungal infections that will infection anything they can get into.


Can fish get sick?

Yes, fish can get sick. They may suffer from various health issues such as parasites, bacterial infections, and fungal diseases. Providing proper water quality, diet, and tank conditions can help prevent illnesses in fish.


Why don't animals get sick as often as humans do?

Animals don't get sick as often as humans because they have different immune systems that are often more efficient at fighting off infections and diseases. Additionally, animals may have evolved to have stronger natural defenses against certain illnesses.


How would the treatment of viral and bacterial pneumonia differ?

The supportive treatment for the symptoms would be mostly the same, but the medications used to directly fight the two different types of lung infections are different. Bacterial infections, including bacterial pneumonia, are treated with antibiotics. Since antibiotics are not effective against viral infections, the right medicines for the viral type of pneumonia might include anti-viral medications but usually not antibiotics. In both types of infections there can be a superimposed infection of the other type. For example, it is not uncommon for those with serious viral infections of the lungs to also end up with an opportunistic bacterial infection (i.e., one that might not be able to make you sick if it weren't for your already infirm condition), like bronchitis or bacterial pneumonia. Therefore, monitoring to identify any such secondary infections is also part of the treatment of both kinds of pneumonia to be sure that necessary medications are being utilized.


Can they fire you if you are sick?

Yes. If you are constantly calling out sick, they don't need that. They are a business, not a charity for sick people.


Why do you need microbiologists?

Microbiologist name literally means: studier of small life. In other words, they study the bacterias and things that make us sick. They are important because they can help create medicines, antibiotics, etc. and understand the life cycles and reproduction, spreading, and symptoms of bacterial infections (as well as other tiny living things that can infect humans).


Why sheep don't get sick?

Yes they can become sick from eating toxic plants, they can get worms and they can get respiratory infections.