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It depends on what virus it is. Some viruses, like the West Nile virus, aren't contagious. Other viruses are contagious.
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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.
Is primary koch's infection in children contagious?
Primary Koch's infection in children is not contagious in itself and does not spread. The infection will in most cases resolve on its own as the child develops.
What does a blood culture test for?
viral infection
What type of disease is pollo?
Polio is a highly contagious viral infection. Polio can affect the spinal cord causing muscle weakness and paralysis. Polio is usually introduced through the mouth after touching stools of infected individuals.
What is the treatment for iv infection?
Depends on the infection!!?? Viral, bacteria, fungal, ect.
Are all bacterial infections non contagious and viral infections contagious?
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.
Impetigo is a highly contagious viral skin infection?
No, it's a highly infectious bacterial skin infection.
Is a highly contagious viral infection of the brainstem and spinal cord that sometimes leads to paralysis?
Poliomyelitis
The highly contagious bacterial infection known as pinkeye is caused by bacterial or viral irritation of the what?
conjunctiva
Is a viral chest infection contagious?
It depends on what virus it is. Some viruses, like the West Nile virus, aren't contagious. Other viruses are contagious.Yes, viral infections are contagious. If you cough on somebody or kiss someone you could spread it.
Can a viral infection affect you from sports?
Yes, but if you're contagious, spare your friends and stay away!!!
How long are viral infections contagious?
Every virus is different. Some are infectious for only a couple of days; some are infectious until after your body has been buried. Some may be infectious for longer than that; bodies of the victims of the 1917 influenza strain have recently been exhumed, and were discovered to STILL be dangerous.
Can bronchitis be contagious?
Asthmatic bronchitis of any kind is not contagious.
Is skin boil like herpes?
No. Herpes are caused by a virus which is contagious. Boils are caused by other germs, and they are not contagious.
What is sturck throat?
There is nothing commonly known as struck throat. There however is strep throat which is a contagious viral infection which makes ones throat hurt.
How does interferon protect cells from viral infection?
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Can you catch a viral infection from someone else?
yyes you can, the meningitis bacteria can not usually survive more that a couple of minutes outside of the mouth so you can generally only catch it from direct contact with the infected persons saliva, eg, kissing...
