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PATHOGENICITY
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The ability of a parasite to gain entry to a host and cause disease
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VIRULENCE
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The degree of pathogenicity of a parasite
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VIRULENCE FACTOR
NUMBER (1) |
1. EXOTOINS: Metabolic poisons that are:
A. produced chiefly by live Gram-positive bacteria. B. immediately secreted into enviornment. 2. ENDOTOXINS: Metabolic poisons that are: A. produced chiefly by Gram-negative bacteria B. A component of bacterial cell wall called (LPS) C. released on cell disintegration |
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VIRULENCE FACTOR
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ATTACHMENT FACTORS:
A. increase the bacteria's ability to attach to the host's tissue B. allow the bacteria to give a stronger pathogenic reaction |
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VIRULENCE FACTOR
NUMBER (3) |
ENZYMES: Allow bacteria to infiltrate:
A. into deeper tissues B. into bllod stream and flow through-out the body |
