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Is "germs" same as "virus"?

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Rebecca

There is a difference between "germs" and "viruses". "Germs" is a general term that describes any microorganism that causes humans to be sick, which includes bacteria and viruses. "Viruses" are specifically microorganisms that live in a "host", such as humans or animals, and evolve quickly.

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