Health Matters; (topic of the week)

Assalamualaikum, if we talk about infection diseases, then these are such diseases which are caused by any bacteria, virus or fungus. Most of the diseases we get are due to bacteria or virus. Because bacteria go into our body and create infection and then we fall ill and the bacteria of every disease are different, similarly the viruses are also different. And those diseases which are caused by bacteria or virus or fungus are called infection diseases.

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Infectious diseases are caused by any bacteria, virus, or fungus and spread through various routes, such as physical contact, body fluids, air, contaminated food or water, and vector organisms. To avoid them, individuals should take care of cleanliness, get vaccinated, use masks, and follow social distancing.This all measures can help you to get protection from infection disease.	source

The main difference between bacterial and viral infections is that bacterial infections are caused by bacteria while viral infections are caused by viruses.

Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics, which kill bacteria or inhibit their growth. On the other hand, antibiotics are not effective for viral infections because they do not affect viruses. Viral infections are treated with antiviral drugs, which inhibit the growth of viruses.

Because of this difference, it is important to choose the right diagnosis and treatment strategy so that the patient receives the correct and effective treatment.

A lot of people do this that even if they have a viral infection, they start treating themselves at home, like they start taking antibiotics even on top of the viral infection, these antibiotics weaken them even more. That is why it is better to get yourself checked by a good doctor first and use medicines according to the disease.

Social and economic factors affect the prevalence and impact of infectious diseases. Poor areas have fewer health facilities, which increases the risk of disease spread. Lack of education and poor sanitation also contribute to the spread of disease. With good health facilities and information, disease can be better prevented.	source