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What is the difference between a virus;bacteria and a parasite?

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Bacteria and viruses can live outside of the human body (such as on a countertop) sometimes for many hours or days. But parasites need a living host to survive. Bacteria and parasites can often be killed with antibiotics. But these medicines can't kill viruses.

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