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Viral Pathogenesis Key principles regarding virus-host interactions: • Host cells can be permissive or non-permissive (or semi-permissive). – Permissive cells provide the necessary receptors, biochemical pathways, and other factors that support v

General characteristics of Mycobacteria: * They have **lipid-rich cell walls** that are: — *Acid-fast* — *Resistant to detergents and antibiotics* — Contain *antigens* that stimulate the host immune response. — Layers: 1. *Cytoplasmic mem

> **Notes: Chlamydiaceae** General Characteristics * Small, [Gram-negative rods](/term/immunology/bacterial-cell-wall-gram-negative-gram-positive). * Visualized with Giemsa staining. * Lipo-polysaccharides in their membranes. – Weak endot