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For many years, rickettsiae and chlamydiae were thought to be viruses because they are very small and are intracellular parasites. They are now known to be bacteria because they possess both DNA and RNA, have cell walls similar to those found in gram-negative bacteria, divide by binary fission, and are susceptible to antibiotics that produce an effect in most bacteria. therefor it is A BACTERIA AND NOT A VIRUS.
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∙ 10y agoA rickettsia is a Gram negative and very small bacteria. The only was that is simalar to a virus is that it must be grown in a living cell. Viruses must have a living cell to reproduce as well.
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What is the replication of rickettsia?
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What is the difference between AIDS and HIV?
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What is the replication of rickettsia?
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What has the author Andrew James Rhodes written?
Andrew James Rhodes has written: 'Textbook of virology for students and practitioners of medicine' -- subject(s): Rickettsia, Virus diseases, Virology, Virus Diseases
What is the difference between virus and baterias?
Bacteria has both DNA and RNA where as Virus has either DNA or RNA
Is the rocky mountain spotted fever caused by virus or bacteria?
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What is the difference between having HIV and Aids?
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. Hence, HIV in the virus and AIDS is the disease that results from the virus.
What is the difference between a temperature and virulent virus?
A virulent virus is a virus that has severe symptoms and is usually a dangerous disease. A temperate virus is a less violent sickness that may show little to no symptoms.
