5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a step that bacteria must go through to cause disease?
Exit the host
Which of the following is NOT considered a bacterial virulence factor?
Antibiotic resistance
What is the purpose of pathogenicity islands in bacteria?
To coordinate gene expression leading to disease
Why does killing bacteria with antibiotics sometimes worsen the fever?
Antibiotics increase the innate immune response
What is the required number of bacteria to establish an infection called?
Inoculum
Test your knowledge on the key factors that bacteria require to cause disease and the mechanisms behind it. Explore topics such as bacterial virulence factors, pathogenicity islands, and the steps bacteria take to cause disease.
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