21. Principles of Disease
2) Avoiding Phagocytosis
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Problem 15.6a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionAn encapsulated bacterium can be virulent because the capsule
a. resists phagocytosis.
b. is an endotoxin.
c. destroys host tissues.
d. kills host cells.
e. has no effect; because many pathogens do not have capsules, capsules do not contribute to virulence.
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