Many similarities exist between bacterial and viral infections.  They may present with symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, fever, any form of inflammation, vomiting, diarrhea.  These manifestations are some of the ways wherein an individual’s immune system is trying to get rid of the infectious organism.  The infections caused by both microbes (bacteria and virus) can […]

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, which are two oval tissue lumps at the back of the throat. The Tonsils are the immune system’s first line of defense against viruses and bacteria. It may occur in both children and adults.  It is often caused by viruses (70%), but bacterial infections can also occur. Complications […]