Difference between Flu and Bacterial Infection

Human body is composed of cells, tissues and organs. For a healthy person the entire organism should work properly but if one or more parts of the body are not working properly or is affected by bacteria or any type of virus we call this disease. In this particular article we are going to discuss the diseases Flu and Bacterial infection. Flu affects the breathing trajectory and on the other hand all the infection caused by bacteria is known as bacterial infection. People suffering from flu calls flu a bacterial infection but there is a huge difference between Flu and Bacterial Infection.

Flu:

Flu or influenza is a virus caused by cold and also from the person who is suffering from seasonal diseases like cough and sneezing.

Bacterial infection:

As we know that bacteria apparently looks like a small and tiny ball in a microscopic view. But this small thing can make a human ill and sometimes even lead to death. Bacteria has proven to be good, helps in digestion of food and gives your body essential vitamins which are good for your health. Bacteria are used to make nutritious foods such as yogurt and cheese. However, infectious bacteria can make you sick. It reproduces quickly in your body. Many get rid of chemicals called toxins that can damage tissue and make you sick. Examples of bacteria that cause infection are Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E.coli.

Flu vs. Bacterial Infection:

Change in Bacteria:

Flu is a bacterium that is primarily caused due to influenza virus family.

What is it?

Flu is a transmissible respiratory disease caused by influenza respiratory infections such as sinusitis, throat, or maybe lungs. It can lead to an infection and can often lead to death.This virus of influenza disease mainly found in mammals and birds like bird flu. These bacteria (influenza) mix with human strains and produce deadly strains which cause flu in humans for a short period of time which is nonetheless a distress.

Bacterial infection is caused due to pathogenic bacteria.

What it is?

Pathogenic bacteria are bacterium that causes disease when they enter the body that can spread through water, air, soil, and also through physical interaction.

How Symptoms can be found?

Flu is distinct from a cold. Flu is likely to occur all of a sudden. Individuals who may have influenza often experience some or all of these symptoms: headache, uneasiness, cough and sneezing. It further gives a patient shiver which causes faintness. Flu sometimes leads you running nose, watery eyes and sore throat. And flu affects the respiratory system. When it comes to sneezing, it blocks the nostril area and cause loss of sensing smell in a person suffering from flu. When flu occurs at initial stage it may cause vomiting to children. It recovers usually in 3 to 6 days.

In the case of bacterial infections, symptoms depend on the region of the body that has been infected. However, some common symptoms seen with the bacterial infection are:

• Fatigue
• Fever gets worst without any improvement
• Cough
• Sweating or chills
• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Body aches

 Treatment:

When it comes to treatments, it looks so scary. Well, doctors say flu should be treated at home.

Antiviral drugs can reduce symptoms and reduce your illness by 1 or 2 days. In case of fever paracetamol and ibuprofen are recommended for sufferers. In addition, anti-allergic medicines can also help to reduce symptoms if the flu has been caused by some allergic reactions.

• Take complete rest and keep yourself warm, do avoid eating oily stuff,
• In case of dehydration, drink plenty of water.
• Avoid taking antibiotics as they can cause chest infections and is not good for skin as well.

In the case of bacterial infections, for example, in the treatment of pneumonia, your physician might ask you for a chest x-ray and blood test. In other infections like urinary tract infections (UNI’s), doctors start taking the blood samples of the patient for diagnosing and for further investigation also practically; it depends on the characteristics, region and severity of the infection caused by the bacteria. The breakthrough of antibiotics for bacterial infections is regarded as being one of the most important developments in medical history. Unfortunately, the bacteria are highly adaptable, and the excessive use of antibiotics has managed to make many of the antibiotic-resistant. This has created major problems, especially in clinical practice.

Conclusion:

So, Flu and infected bacteria cause from atmosphere mainly through physical contact. If inhaled, it damages the respiratory system. In modern era, science has advanced a lot and cure for every second disease is existed if proper medication and concern should be adopted. What’s your experience of flu or bacterial infection? Please do share with us.

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