What are Viral and Bacterial Infections?

Ever since its inception, mankind is facing many diseases which are caused by different known and unknown factors. Viral and bacterial infections are also a type of disease-causing microorganisms. Bacteria are living organisms of small size which is harmful to human beings. They are very tiny and have single cells. They also have various shapes and structures. Not all bacteria cause infections in humans. Those causing the infections are known as pathogenic bacteria.

On the other hand, the virus is also a microorganism even smaller than bacteria. They also have different sizes and features. Unlike bacteria, the viruses thrive on the living cells known as parasitic. The virus invades the human body and multiplies using the human body cells. These viruses are sometimes so fatal that they cause death.

After knowing the definition of bacteria and virus, it is important to know how common bacterial and viral infections are transmitted.

How are Bacterial infections transmitted?

Many bacterial infections are transmitted by a mare contact with the infected person. Some of the   causes are as under:

• Close contact with an infected person through touching
• Contact with the fluid of an infected person especially during coughing or sneezing
• Transfer to a child after birth
• Contact with the surfaces having bacteria

How are Viral infections transmitted?

Viral Infections are also transmitted like bacterial transmissions. Virus is transmitted

• After contact with an already infected person
• After contact with the fluid of an infected person
• After contact with infected surfaces
• Transmission to a child from an infected mother

A common type of Bacterial and Viral infections:

Some common type of infections due to bacteria and virus are discussed as under

• Ear Infection:

Ear infection happens due to a bacterium or a viral attack in the middle ear.  Often this infection takes palace due to another illness like flu or cough. The symptoms of ear infection include pain in the ear, trouble sleeping, ear ringing, loss of balance, pulling of the ear and fluid drain from the ear. This infection is self-healing and gets away after some days. Nevertheless, some people have a tendency to have recurring ear infections which lead to complexities. The treatment of ear infections may start from pain management. In case the issue prolongs antibiotics are used.

If a person has prolonged pain in the ear, sleep disturbance, recurring ear infection, and persistent fluid drainage, then he must consult a doctor. Your physician is always available at Mayu medical for your treatment. If you are feeling unconformable situation, you should call us at Mayu medical, always available for your help.

• Eyelid infection:

Eyelid infection is also amongst the infections caused either by a bacterium or a virus. The eyes of an individual become itchy and pain is felt in them. Moreover, the surface below the eyelid is also swollen. It feels like your eye is filled with some irritating material. Above all, burning in the eyes starts, and in light, the irritation of the eyes starts.

One of the causes of eyelid infection is the dandruff of your hairs falling into the eyes. This dandruff causes inflammation and irritation.

The treatments usually used for the eye infection are home-based. Using saline water eases the inflammation and eyelid infection. As the salt has antimicrobial properties, it eases the infection. However, in case the eye is not fully recovered, you may use antibiotics for remedy.

• Sinus infection:

Sinus infection is caused by the inflammation of air cavities. Owing to this inflammation, it becomes very difficult for an individual to breathe properly. The sinus infection is mostly caused by the virus. It happened when fluid is build up in the pockets of the face and germs grow in it

One of the treatments for sinus infection is the flushing of the nasal passages with saltwater. Taking steam and nasal sprays also held to protect from infections. Moreover, it is very important to avoid dairy products and fruits like bananas as they create congestion.

• COVID-19:

COVID-19 is also a form of viral disease which is transmitted after contact of an infected person with a healthy person. The infected person cannot breathe easily and has chest congestion. The best way of prevention and treatment of CoVID-19 is to get isolated and vaccinated.

Forecast medical offers every help to its patients to live a healthy life by providing them better guidelines and treatments. If you have any bacterial or viral infection, you need not worry, just consult with us.

Common Viral and Bacterial Infections | Types, Causes, Symptoms & Preventions at Colonial heights VA

We, at Forecast Medical, work with patients to determine the best course of action for treating Viral and Bacterial Infections. If you would like to learn more about our Viral and Bacterial Infections treatment at Forecast medical or schedule an appointment, call us at (469) 551-8595.