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Viral infection
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A viral infection are caused by viruses which are tiny germs. They are made of genetic material inside of a protein coating. They can cause infectious diseases such as the common cold, flu, and warts and severe illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, smallpox, and Ebola.[1]
72% of ME/CFS patients report that a bacterial or a viral infection was their onset of ME/CFS.[2]
See also[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Bacterial and Viral Infections[3] See: "The Differences Between Bacteria and Viruses" subheading
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Viral Infections". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ↑ "CDC Public Health Grand Rounds - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Advancing Research and Clinical Education" (PDF). cdc.gov. p. 6.
- ↑ "Bacterial vs. Viral Infections: Causes and Treatments". WebMD. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
