Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 15 - Innate Immunity - Questions For Review - Short Answer - Page 471: 1

Answer

First, the pathogen must access a host cell through the skin or another route of entry. Second, the pathogen must then attach itself to the host cell. Third, the pathogen must be able to evade the body's numerous defense mechanisms long enough to become hazardous and wreak havoc upon the body's immune system.

Work Step by Step

First, the pathogen must access a host cell through the skin or another route of entry. Second, the pathogen must then attach itself to the host cell. Third, the pathogen must be able to evade the body's numerous defense mechanisms long enough to become hazardous and wreak havoc upon the body's immune system.
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