Much confusion surrounds understanding the differences between viruses, bacteria and parasites, and their relation to disease. This blog post will help dispel this confusion and help with your understanding of infectious diseases. read more
The bacterium is the big round living thing, and the virus is the little robot-like thing made of protein and genetic material. read more
Key Difference: Bacteria are single celled and prokaryotic organisms. They can be harmful as well as beneficial; it depends upon the type of Bacteria. On the other hand, Parasites are organisms that live in or on the hosts and derive their nourishment from the hosts. read more
Take a look at the difference between bacteria, viruses, and parasites to find the best course of action for each. Bacteria. When you fall sick in a developed country, chances are your ailment is either bacterial or viral. Bacteria are everywhere — on countertops, doorknobs, even inside us. read more