Inflammatory response to stimuli

Question 1

Define a pathogen

Answer 1

Micro-organisms capable of causing disease

Question 2

What are three attributes of pathogens

Answer 2

1. Infectivity
2. Virulescence (causing a disease once established)
3. Invasiveness (capacity to penetrate mucosal surfaces)

Question 3

What are virulence factors

Answer 3

Microbial factors that cause disease

Question 4

Outline the key steps in pathogenicity

Answer 4

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