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bacterial
Caused by bacteria, originating from bacteria, or relating to bacteria. The term is mainly used in medicine and biology.
Die Untersuchung ergab, dass es sich um eine bakterielle Infektion handelt, die mit Antibiotika behandelt werden muss.
The examination showed that it is a bacterial infection that must be treated with antibiotics.
The adjective 'bakteriell' (bacterial) is derived directly from the noun 'das Bakterium' (the bacterium). It describes everything connected with bacteria.
Nicht alle Bakterien sind schädlich; viele sind für den Körper nützlich.
Not all bacteria are harmful; many are useful for the body.
The most common and important combination is 'bakterielle Infektion' (bacterial infection). Other typical collocations are 'bakterielle Erkrankung' (bacterial disease) or 'bakterielle Ursache' (bacterial cause).
Eine bakterielle Lungenentzündung muss ärztlich behandelt werden.
Bacterial pneumonia must be treated by a doctor.
This word belongs to the technical language of medicine and biology. In everyday language, you would be more likely to say 'durch Bakterien verursacht' (caused by bacteria).
Der Laborbericht bestätigte einen bakteriellen Befall der Wasserprobe.
The laboratory report confirmed bacterial contamination of the water sample.
viral
In medicine, 'viral' and 'bakteriell' are in clear contrast: 'viral' means caused by a virus, while 'bakteriell' means caused by bacteria. Both words are used, for example, with infections or illnesses. They can be confused because symptoms can be similar and both words sound medical. The important point is: viruses and bacteria are different pathogens. In addition, 'viral' has another meaning on the internet; that meaning has nothing to do with 'bakteriell'.
Bei einer bakteriellen Entzündung verschreibt der Arzt manchmal ein Antibiotikum.
For a bacterial inflammation, the doctor sometimes prescribes an antibiotic.
Die Ärztin sagt, dass der Husten wahrscheinlich viral ist.
The doctor says that the cough is probably viral.