Microbiology: An Introduction
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 4A
The list below identifies a virulence factor for a selected microorganism. Describe the effect of each factor listed. Name a disease caused by each organism.
| Microorganism | Virulence Factor |
| Influenzavirus | Causes release of lysosomal enzymes |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Inhibits lysosome fusion |
| Toxoplasma gondii | Prevents phagosome acidification |
| Trichophyton | Secretes keratinase |
| Trypanosoma cruzi | Lyses phagosomal membrane |
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