21. Principles of Disease
Bacterial Pathogenesis
Problem 10.7a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionFill in the blanks:Pili, fimbriae, and sialic acid binding factors are examples of ________, which are virulence factors that allow pathogens to ________ host tissues––an essential early step in pathogenesis. In contrast, flagella, collagenases, and coagulases tend to act as ________, which help pathogens spread deeper into host tissues.
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