1. Bacteria and viruses come in various shapes and sizes, with bacteria being 1-5 micrometers on average and viruses requiring a living host cell to reproduce.
2. Bacteria are classified as either eubacteria or archaebacteria based on their cell structure, while viruses contain either DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein capsid.
3. Bacteria and viruses can cause diseases through various mechanisms, such as releasing toxins or disrupting the host cell, and are controlled through vaccination, sterilization, antibiotics, and proper hygiene.