Question

List two similarities and two differences between viruses and bacteria. Then, list a specific bacterial disease and tell how it is treated. List a specific viral disease and how it is treated.

Answer 1

ANSWER :- Two similarities between Bacteria and Viruses are:-

1. Both of them do not have nucleus but have genetic material that is DNA and RNA.

2. Both of them are virulent ( means disease causing)

Two differences between Bacteria and Viruses are:-

1. Bacteria is a single celled living organism while as Virus is not a living organism instead lives on a host cell.

2. Bacteria are large in size (1000 nm) while as viruses are small in size (20-300 nm).

Bacterial disease and it's treatment:-

CHOLERA is a bacterial disease in which patient suffers from severe diarrhea and dehydration. The bacteria that causes CHOLERA is Vibrio Cholerae.

Treatment is:-

1. Rehydration.

2. Antibiotics.

3. IV fluids ( Intravenous fluids).

Viral disease and its treatment :-

CHICKENPOX is a viral disease caused by Varicella Zoster Virus in which patient develops rash on body ( centripetal distribution) and fever.

Treatment of Chickenpox is:-

1. Relieving symptoms by anti histamine and analgesics.

2. High risk patient need antivirals.

3. Vaccine can be given as a preventive measure not treatment.