Bacteria Pathogenesis

Question 1

Stages of Bacterial Pathogens

Answer 1

1. Transmission from an external source into the body
2. Evasion of initial host defenses
3. Attachment to mucous membranes
4. Colonization at attachment site
5. Sometimes spread and reattachment
6. Disease symptoms caused by toxins or tissue invasion followed by inflammation
7. Non specific and specific immune host responses
8. Progression or resolution of the disease

Question 2

virulence factors associated with bacteria

Answer 2

Bacterial structures
Secreted Enzymes
Exotoxins
Others