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Which of the following is NOT a step that bacteria must go through to cause disease?
Which of the following is NOT a step that bacteria must go through to cause disease?
- Multiply within the host
- Access nutrients
- Gain access to the host
- Exit the host (correct)
Which of the following is NOT considered a bacterial virulence factor?
Which of the following is NOT considered a bacterial virulence factor?
- Toxins
- Antibiotic resistance (correct)
- Immune escape
- Attachment
What is the purpose of pathogenicity islands in bacteria?
What is the purpose of pathogenicity islands in bacteria?
- To provide nutrients for bacterial growth
- To escape the host immune system
- To coordinate gene expression leading to disease (correct)
- To facilitate attachment to host cells
Why does killing bacteria with antibiotics sometimes worsen the fever?
Why does killing bacteria with antibiotics sometimes worsen the fever?
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What is the required number of bacteria to establish an infection called?
What is the required number of bacteria to establish an infection called?
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