Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 445: 8

Answer

c. affects the virulence of these bacteria

Work Step by Step

The nature of bacterial capsule plays an important role in the virulence. This is due to the fact that the capsule can protect cells from engulfment and hence they spread easily.

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