Differences in viral and bacterial infections are often difficult to recognize because they can cause similar symptoms. Even so, viral and bacterial infections are basically very different. In some types of diseases, it is difficult to determine the difference between viral and bacterial infections as the cause. For example diarrhea, meningitis and pneumonia which can be caused by both. The doctor can do a physical examination and medical history. If necessary, the doctor can also ask for additional tests such as a urine test, blood test or culture test to confirm a viral or bacterial infection. What is a Virus Infection? Viruses are microbes of very small size. They live and multiply by sticking to the host cell. When the virus enters the body, they will attack the cells in the host body, control the cells, and continue to multiply in the cell. Viruses can damage, kill, change cells in the body, for example in the liver, blood, or respiratory tract. Viruses can also trigger a d...
Not everyone can recognize the difference between rheumatism and gout. Many people think that they have rheumatism, when in fact they have gout and vice versa. The two conditions are similar, but not the same. Both rheumatism and gout, can cause pain, swelling and redness in the joints. Both of these conditions can also interfere with daily activities. However, there are important differences in rheumatism and gout. Rheumatism or what is referred to as rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes pain due to inflammation and swelling in the joints. While gout is an acute arthritis caused by the deposition of uric acid in your joints. Various Differences in Rheumatism and Gout Clinically, the difference between rheumatism and gout is the location of the inflammation that occurs. Gout occurs when uric acid levels are excessive and accumulate in the joints, bones and body tissues. Pain in gout usually appears suddenly and is felt in the big toe, or leg joint. Pain can be fe...