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ELI5 Virus vs Bacteria - why getting sick from viruses is different to bacterial diseases

ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
Episode • Apr 17, 2020 • 8m

What’s the difference between getting sick from a bacteria vs a virus? What are RNA viruses, and why are they different from DNA viruses? Why do RNA based viruses mutate faster than DNA based virus?

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